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| 2026 Incidents |
| Fire | EMS | Total |
| JAN | 64 | 138 | 202 |
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| Total | 64 | 138 | 202 |
| Annual Call Stats |
| Year | EMS | Fire | Total |
| 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 |
| 2019 | 1698 | 698 | 2396 |
| 2020 | 1643 | 554 | 2197 |
| 2021 | 1770 | 645 | 2415 |
| 2022 | 1997 | 725 | 2722 |
| 2023 | 2025 | 693 | 2718 |
| 2024 | 1861 | 742 | 2603 |
| 2025 | 1980 | 697 | 2677 |
| Total | 22779 | 9232 | 32008 |
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Our Mission: “Delivering exceptional services for everyone with Courtesy, Respect, and Empathy”
THANK YOU VOTERS FOR APPROVING OUR $10 MILLION BOND REQUEST!
December 2025 Progress Report:
- Still awaiting approval of storm water management plan from Metropolitain Water Reclamation District
- MWRD approval will trigger issue of permits which will launch construction.
- Two new Ambulances remain on order with delivery now expected in late 2026 (this delay is now typical of all manufactueres)
- Remaining projects will be undertaken once firehouse renovation activity is underway later in 2025.

Surplus 2016 Ford Expedition For Sale
Fire Chief Drew Smith, February 03
For Sale
The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District offers for sale a 2016 Ford Expedition.
Sold As-Is, Where-Is
Color: Black 4WD Special Service package Towing package Vehicle is maintained, runs and is drivable Odometer reads 160,118 miles
Vehicle available for inspection weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Questions can be directed to Fire Chief Drew Smith at 224-318-1720 or firechief@phfire.com
Interested ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Firefighter Marco Pahos on left receiving his firefighter of the year award certificate and medal from Fire Chief Drew Smith
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Firefighter Marco Pahos is 2025 Firefighter of the Year
Fire Chief Drew Smith, December 11
By a vote of all active members, firefighter Marco Pahos is the recipient of the 2025 Firefighter of the Year Award.
Five active members were nominated for this award and Marco received the most votes. Every year since 1991 there has been a firefighter of the year selected. Marco is the 35th recipient of the award.
Notably, this year, Marco has just completed one year of service with the PHFD ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Two Members Graduate Fire Academy
Fire Chief Drew Smith, December 08
On Friday, December 5 apprentice firefighters Angel Basilio and Vinny Zambuto graduated from the NIPSTA Fire Academy. In a ceremony held at the academy, both were awarded their completion certificates and now will begin their orientation and probationary period as part time firefighter/EMTs with our team. We are excited for them to begin their careers. Following a week-long orientation both will begin ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Left to right: Deputy Chief Cossman, Firefighter Angel Basilio, Firefighter Vinny Zambuto, Chief Smith
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Chief Jones takes his final walk from the firehouse
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Retirement Ceremony Held
Fire Chief Drew Smith, September 16
On Friday, September 12 a retirement ceremony was held at the headquarters firehouse for retiring deputy chief Tim Jones. A crowd of more than 100 active and alumni members as well as family and friends gathered for the ceremony and presentation of gifts.
DC Jones Retirement Speech Delivered by Chief Smith
“The job of any organized fire department is the protection of life and property against ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Close up photo of small jet aircraft that ran off runway and into fence stopping at curb of Hintz Road
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PHFD Responds to Airplane Crash at Chicago Executive Airport
Fire Chief Drew Smith, September 04
About 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3 the Prospect Heights Fire District responded with the Wheeling Fire Department to a reported plane crash at Chicago Executive Airport.
A small jet aircraft privately owned went off the north end of the main runway striking the EMAS and then the chain link fence, stopping just shirt of Hintz Road.
On arrival it was quickly learned that neither of the two ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Red Shift Presented with Company Citation
Fire Chief Drew Smith, September 04
On July 28, 2025 at 8:10 a.m. crews were dispatched to a call for an adult with difficulty breathing that quickly progressed to cardiac arrest. Upon arrival crews found an unresponsive adult with ineffective breathing. The patient had been experiencing chest pain for four days and had suddenly collapsed. Crews immediately initiated advanced life support and provided continuous resuscitative efforts ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Left to right in front of Squad 39 each holding their award are Wozniak, Duran, Griffin, Thomson and Chief Smith
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Fire on the exterior wall of the two-story building that travelled up and into the attic resulting in significant damage
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PHFD Stops Structure Fire from Totally Destroying All Four Homes
Fire Chief Drew Smith, August 11
On Sunday August 3 at approximately 3PM the Prospect Heights Fire District was dispatched to a report of a fire in a home on Cove Drive in Prospect Heights. On arrival firefighters noticed a fire on the outside had travelled up the wall to the roof line. A hose was taken into the home, and fire was located throughout the attic. Other firefighters raised ladders to the roof and began to cut open the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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PH Firefighter Demonstrate Rescue at National Night Out
PHFD staff, August 07
On Tuesday, August 5 the Prospect Heights Park District hosted National Night Out. The PH Fire District participated in the event along with the park district, library, police department and other community partners. In addition to handing out swag, merch and fire safety information firefighters demonstrated the use of the "Jaw of Life" to force entry into a auto and simulate the rescue of a trapped ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2025 Community Day June 7
May 29
2025 COMMUNITY DAY June 7, 2025 | 9am - 12noon Located at Police and Fire Stations on Camp McDonald Road next to Walgreen's
Fire and Police Stations Tours Public Works Equipment Display Children Activities & Clown Lions Club Breakfast $5/person Raffle... (Full Story & Photos)
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