Much has changed in auto occupant protection over the past 30 years. Cars react to protect the occupants rather than contribute to injuries. In many cases we arrive to find a mangled, destroyed auto but the occupants are not trapped and injuries are not severe. As such, we use our skills less but keeping them sharp and ready is no less important. Whether we rescue one or 100 people, each time are ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter Promoted and two new Firefighter/Paramedics Appointed to the PHFD

The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the promotion of Firefighter Jason Hardy to the rank of lieutenant and the appointment of two new firefighter/paramedics, Omar Acevedo and Mark Martinelli.

On Wednesday evening, April 28 a small group of family and friends were present as the Oath of ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 05:07 on Saturday, May 1 Prospect Heights and Wheeling firefighter/paramedics were dispatched to an auto accident with preports of persons possibly trapped on eastbound Palatine Road near Wolf. First arriving units found a minivan on fire and at least two other cars involved. The fire and other vehicles were located just east of the Canadian National rail road bridge. A Superior ambulance traveling ... (Full Story & Photos)

All this month the PHFD firefighters are performing annual hose testing. Every piece of fire hose, some nearly nearly four miles worth of hose, is taken off the fire trucks, filled with water, and pressure tested to insure it does not leak or have bad couplings.

As part of this process we are training ten newer members to be able to operate the fire pumps on our trucks. There is no point in being ... (Full Story & Photos)

Prospect Heights responded with Wheeling firefighters to a reported garage fire in Wheeling shortly after 2PM. On arrival the first engine reported the garage engulfed in flames. The garage was separated from the home and had not spread to it. Two hose lines were used to extinguish the fire. Several propane tanks were removed from the fire area. One was leaking propane which firefighters controlled. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Since the first of the year Prospect Heights’ firefighter/paramedics have assisted several neighboring fire departments at large fires, three of which resulted in the combined loss of nine lives.

January 5 assisted Buffalo Grove at house fire
January 22 assisted Arlington Heights at house fire
January 27 assisted Des Plaines at house fire that claimed five lives
January 31 assisted the Palatine ... (Full Story)

On February 7 Prospect Heights firefighter/paramedics responded to the intersection of Rand and Olive for a car that struck a snow bank and rolled over. One patient was treated. Fortunately not other persons or cars were involved.

At this time of the year snow has frozen solid and hitting it with a car is like driving into a concrete wall. You will lose and the snow will win. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Illinois American Water Urges Customers to Prepare for Extreme Cold

Woodridge, Ill. (Feb. 3, 2021) – With extremely cold temperatures expected in the coming days, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes. These tips can also help protect the local water team as they perform critical work for reliable, safe water service.

Customers should:
• Allow a small ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter/Paramedic Nicholas Fuderer Named PHFD 2020 Firefighter of the Year

The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District is pleased to announce that Nicholas Fuderer has been named its 2020 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Drew Smith presented Firefighter Fuderer with the award.

This year seven members nominated three of their peers for the honor with Firefighter/Paramedic Fuderer receiving ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last month fire district board president John Tammen appointed John Goode to serve as a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners. As a fire commissioner, Mr. Goode will oversee the hiring, promotion, and discipline of full time employees of the PHFPD. Mr. Goode brings with him a wealth of experience as a planning consultant as well experiences in professional development. Mr. Goode will serve a three-year ... (Full Story & Photos)