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2019 Incidents |
Month | EMS | Fire | Total |
Jan | 144 | 71 | 209 |
Feb | 129 | 74 | 201 |
Mar | 133 | 52 | 185 |
Apr | 115 | 48 | 163 |
May | 131 | 63 | 194 |
Jun | 155 | 66 | 221 |
Jul | 174 | 71 | 245 |
Aug | 157 | 61 | 218 |
Sep | 131 | 49 | 180 |
Oct | 156 | 49 | 205 |
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Annual Call Stats |
Year | EMS | Fire | Total |
2005 | | | 1621 |
2006 | | | 1619 |
2007 | | | 1700 |
2008 | | | 1989 |
2009 | | | 1688 |
2010 | | | 1659 |
2011 | | | 1768 |
2012 | 1238 | 592 | 1830 |
2013 | 1231 | 623 | 1854 |
2014 | 1359 | 697 | 2056 |
2015 | 1317 | 629 | 1946 |
2016 | 1427 | 636 | 2063 |
2017 | 1518 | 623 | 2141 |
2018 | 1715 | 678 | 2390 |
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Welcome to the Prospect Heights Fire District
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Hot Tub Fire
B/C Scott Olsen - Black Shift, November 11
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)
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Prospect Heights Fire Protection District Celebrates 75 Years of Service
Fire Chief Drew Smith, November 07
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)
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FF Carnes practiced our basic lead out with the guidance of his shift members.
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Basic Skills Review
B/C Cossman Gold Shift, October 17
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)
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2019 Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
Fire Chief Drew Smith, October 04
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)
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PH Kids Care - Best dinner ever!
D/C Timothy Jones, September 27
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)
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Welcome To Our Newest Firefighters
Fire Chief Drew Smith, September 21
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)
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Chief Smith, FF Carnes, FF Berton, and Battalion Chief Oeltgen
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It is all about the basics
B/C Cossman Gold Shift, August 30
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)
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30 Years Of Service
B/C Cossman Gold Shift, August 27
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)
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Fire Chief Drew Smith presenting a 30 year award to FF/PM Doug Golonka
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