The Maywood Fire Department Chief provides direction for all firefighting and fire-prevention activities in the Village of Maywood as well as Department responses to a broad range of emergency situations. 

Chief Cadagin joined the Maywood Fire Department in August of 1982 as probationary firefighter.  He served in several positions before becoming a full Lieutenant in 2002.  He was appointed acting chief in 2003 and the following year was named permanent chief.  John is the second Cadagin to hold the position of Chief.  His father, John (Murph) Cadagin, Jr., was a firefighter with the Village of Maywood from 1963 to 1991; and served as Chief during the early 1970s. 

Chief Cadagin is a longstanding member of the community.  He attended St. Eulalia School and Proviso East High School.