Prospect Heights Fire Protection District along with departments from Wheeling, Mount Prospect, Long Grove and Elk Grove Township responded for the reported structure fire in the 900 block of Edwards road. While fire department units were responding to the scene they were updated that a hot tub was on fire on the rear deck and the resident was fighting it with a garden hose. Battalion 9 arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District celebrated a rare milestone this month: 75 years of fire service to the city of Prospect Heights and unincorporated areas of Wheeling Township. The fire protection district incorporation on July 6, 1944 predates the formation of the City in 1976.
More than 100 people celebrated the milestone Nov. 2 at Old Orchard Country Club in Prospect Heights. They ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the members of Gold Shift went over basic building construction. After the discussion on building construction crews deployed hose lines and practiced breaching walls. These basic skills are the foundation of having a fire go really well. Nice work by those involved!... (Full Story & Photos)

Every October, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to those firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year.

This year’s Memorial Weekend will be held October 5th and 6th, in Emmitsburg, Maryland and will honor 119 fallen firefighters. The weekend includes specialized activities ... (Full Story & Photos)

For the third year in a row, a small group of young adults come together to serve dinner to the first responders of Prospect Heights, the children do it all from setting up, serving each "guest" and then we all sit together to share a meal and a few laughs. It is something the Fire and Police officers look toward to each year and a great way to honor those who were impacted by the events of 9/11

Thank ... (Full Story & Photos)

Back in June Alex Berton and Ben Carnes were selected for appointment to the PHFPD. After the usual background checks and medical exams, both were sent to the fire academy beginning July 15 and spent nine, 50-hour weeks in training. On Friday, August 13 Alex and Ben graduated from the NIPSTA Fire Academy. Chief Smith and BC Oeltgen, the PHFD's Director of Training, attend the ceremony with the familes ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past week the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District sent multiple crews to Arlington Heights to participate in propane burns. It was an excellent opportunity to get some quality hands on training in a controlled environment. Nice work by all of our members who spent extra hours in the evening perfecting their craft.... (Full Story & Photos)

Another solid day of training on The Gold Shift. When we train, we do it with a purpose and we try to simulate situations that we could one day encounter. Today all of the members had a chance to perform in different roles then what they are accustomed to. Crews performed a scene size up, hydrant connections, hose deployment, SCBA use, laddering the building, and tool assignments. Awesome job by everyone ... (Full Story & Photos)

Prospect Heights hazardous materials technicians along with the Division 3 Hazardous Material Team respond to Northwestern University in Evanston for the annual response drill. During this realistic live drill technicians interact with live chemicals inside the science lab. The drill is broken down into two portions a live response in real time and then a classroom portion where professors taught ... (Full Story & Photos)

Huge Congratulations to FF/PM Doug Golonka on 30 years of service with The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District. Doug began his time with Prospect Heights on 8/9/1989. Doug is also a full-time firefighter with The Palatine Fire Department. Doug is an extremely hard working individual with a great attitude. We hope to have you around for many years to come! ... (Full Story & Photos)