When called to a patient in cardiac arrest Prospect Heights paramedics use a Pit Crew approach. Each paramedic has a specific role. One administers oxygen and artificial respiration. One performs chest compressions. Others apply the heart monitor defibrillator or administer medications. One acts as the leader ensuring the others stay on task. The approach has resulted in a ROSC (Return of Spontaneous ... (Full Story & Photos)

Using a $24,000 Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant obtained by the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District, Prospect Heights and Wheeling firefighters completed three full days of training combating actual fires using a propane-supplied aircraft simulator. Chicago Executive Airport provided an open space near its hangars on Palatine Road. On August 18, 19, and 20 more than 60 firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

On July 17th 2020 Mike Salerno from the Wheeling branch of Country Financial donated $1500 to purchase a new rescue chain saw. This money helped us replace an 18 year old saw and has already been placed in-service. This chain saw is used in ventilation operations on structure fires, a group of firefighters open a roof the assembly allowing heated gases and smoke to be released. This helps firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 3:45 p.m. on Friday Prospect Heights firefighters responded to Wheeling for a reported fire with children trapped in the Whippletree Village community off Old McHenry Road. On arrival it was learned the children were safe but now three manufactured homes were on fire. Prospect Heights’ firefighters operated hoses to extinguish the fires. Besides Prospect Heights and Wheeling firefighters, ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the past month we have tested all 18,000 feet of fire hose to ensure it is ready to fight a fire. We have also been conducting training of several probationary firefighters. Six paramedics are preparing to start the fire academy in July. On top of all of that we still have emergencies to respond to. That’s our top priority: Responding to your problem. In the past 30 days we have handled over 200 ... (Full Story)

Here is a six-minute video that shows some highlights of our journey from volunteer firemen giving basic first aid to modern-day paramedic ambulance service. I hope you enjoy!... (Full Story)

The firefighters of the Prospect Heights Fire District have been supported by so many during this pandemic, we felt that we needed to pay it forward. Crews collected and shopped for $1,000 worth of groceries to directly benefit three local food pantries. Bob Avvisati, the store manager at Tony's Fresh Market, opened the store early to allow us to get our work done without disrupting other shoppers ... (Full Story & Photos)

PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL—For the first time in 40 years, the Prospect Heights Block Party has been forced to cancel its 2020 event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made by the Prospect Heights City and Park District officials in the interest of public safety.
The Block Party requires months of preparation, generous sponsors, local organizations and excellent performers in order to occur. ... (Full Story)

Millie is a local seamstress and tailor who made up several hundred of these nice cloth face masks that we have been using. These save our N95s for when we are performing medical procedures. The best part is we can wash and reuse them until they wear out. Thank you Millie for thinking of us and other first responders and healthcare workers!... (Full Story & Photos)

The past few weeks have seen several fire calls for PHFD firefighters.

March 18 a pilot declared an emergency scrambling fire trucks from the Prospect Heights and Wheeling. As the pilot worked to land plane, firefighters stood by at the airport in constant contact with the air traffic controllers ready to react should tragedy occur. Fortunately, the pilot landed without incident and no injuries or ... (Full Story & Photos)