Norman Malcolm

Vice President

Norman Malcolm came to Voorhees Associates following a 36 year career in the Fire Service. Norm began his career with the Village of Palatine Fire Department in 1975. He rose through the ranks from Firefighter, Paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain and Deputy Chief before being appointed Chief of the Department in 1998.

During his tenure as Chief, Norm oversaw the construction of two new fire stations and the growth of the organization by almost 50 %. Chief Malcolm also valued regional cooperation by negotiating mutual response agreements with Long Grove, Palatine Rural, Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights Fire Departments. Agreements for sharing of reserve equipment and special team members were also accomplished.

Chief Malcolm was a member of the Northwest Community Hospital Advisory Board, Palatine Township Health Advisory Board, and Vision In Progress. He also served as President of MABAS Division One for 3 years.

After retiring from Palatine in 2009, Chief Malcolm accepted the Interim Fire Chief post in the Village of Streamwood Illinois. In his fourteen months there he implemented a new training program, a company inspection program, a successful contract negotiation, and key staff promotions. He also was involved in the recruitment process for the new Fire Chief.

Norm is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He has numerous training certifications including Fire Officer III and the University of Maryland Staff and Command School. Norm also has experience as a Building Inspector for the Village of Palatine. He previously worked as a teacher and coach before entering the Fire Service.

Norm has been actively involved in the Palatine Rotary Club, Men’s Civic Club and Catholic Charities Northwest. He also has been involved in coaching youth sports in the Palatine community.

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