2026 Incidents
Fire EMS Total
JAN 64 138 202
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
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JUL
AUG
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OCT
NOV
DEC
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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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.

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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
Firefighter Marco Pahos on left receiving his firefighter of the year award certificate and medal from Fire Chief Drew Smith

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)

Left to right: Deputy Chief Cossman, Firefighter Angel Basilio, Firefighter Vinny Zambuto, Chief Smith
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
Chief Jones takes his final walk from the firehouse

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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Prospect Heights Deputy Fire Chief Leaves Lasting Legacy

From Suburb Talk, September 11

https://www.suburbtalk.com/2025/09/11/prospect-heights-deputy-fire-chief-leaves-lasting-legacy/

Prospect Heights Deputy Fire Chief Tim Jones candidly says he never expected to carve out a career as a firefighter. Instead, he always figured he would follow his father into the trades as a carpenter or electrician. But fate stepped in the way — and the city of Prospect Heights is better for it. With ... (Full Story & Photos)

Prospect Heights Dep. Fire Chief Tim Jones
Prospect Heights Dep. Fire Chief Tim Jones

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Close up photo of small jet aircraft that ran off runway and into fence stopping at curb of Hintz Road
Close up photo of small jet aircraft that ran off runway and into fence stopping at curb of Hintz Road

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)

Left to right in front of Squad 39 each holding  their award are Wozniak, Duran, Griffin, Thomson and Chief Smith
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
Fire on the exterior wall of the two-story building that travelled up and into the attic resulting in significant damage

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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No Caption 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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