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2024 Incidents |
| Fire | EMS | Total |
JAN | 77 | 161 | 238 |
FEB | 48 | 146 | 194 |
MAR | 59 | 145 | 204 |
APR | 69 | 129 | 198 |
MAY | 54 | 159 | 213 |
JUN | 63 | 180 | 243 |
JUL | 59 | 148 | 207 |
AUG | 66 | 161 | 227 |
SEP | 66 | 158 | 224 |
OCT | | | |
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DEC | | | |
Total | 561 | 1387 | 1948 |
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 |
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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!
Progress Report:
- 845 Design Group are our architects for the firehouse remodeling and improvement. Planning and project development underway.
- New mobile radios for all vehicles installed.
- New personal protective gear ordered and to be deliverd this fall.
- New Aerial Ladder Truck now in service answering calls.
- Two new Ambulances ordered. Delivery expected in mid-2026 (this delay is now typical of all manufactueres)
- Remaining projects will be undertaken in early 2025.
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PH Firefighters Train for Aircraft Fires
Fire Chief Drew Smith, October 09
Last week Prospect Heights and Wheeling firefighters conducted annual Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting training using a mobile fire training prop. Evolutions were conducted at Chicago Executive Airport and presented by ARFF Specialists of Minnesota. Three days of training, one for each of the three shifts, was conducted and more than 60 firefighters from the two departments participated.
In 2020 ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Prospect Heights firefighters operating a hose stream to combat an aircraft fuel fire
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Mark Pytlewicz.
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Honoring our Past Member Mark Pytlewicz
Fire Chief Drew Smith, October 03
Mark is a PHFD alumni who started his fire service career with us in 2000. He served faithfully until 2005. He was well regarded and had many friends at the PHFD. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. He will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace, Brother... From Chief Richard Mikel; Elk Grove Village Fire Department- It is with extremely heavy ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Three New Firefighters for PH
Fire Chief Drew Smith, September 11
On Friday, September 6 Matthew Coffee, Brendon Brinkley, and Marco Pahos graduated from the NIPSTA Fire Academy in Glenview. All three had completed the nine-week/400-plus hour training program. These new firefighters will participate in a one-week orientation to the Prospect Heights FD this week then start working shifts as a duty crew member. We are excited for them to join our team and contribute ... (Full Story & Photos)
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L to R: Firefighter Matthew Coffee, Fire Chief Smith, Firefighter Brendon Brinkley, and Firefighter Marco Pahos
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COMMUNITY DAY IS JUNE 1!
PHFD staff, April 11
PROSPECT HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DAY and Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
June 1, 2024 9am - 12noon
10-14 E. Camp McDonald Road (at the Fire and Police Stations) Fire and Police Stations Tours Public Works Equipment Display Children Activities & Clown Lions Club Breakfast (Adults $5 | Children $3) Raffle
Learn more about the agencies in your community that serves you! ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Kiddie Blankets Donated
Fire Chief Drew Smith, February 29
On Wednesday, February 21 Susan Wartalski, a Rob Roy resident, stopped by to donate two children’s blankets she had mad. I am grateful for this donation, and we have placed one on each ambulance with the teddy bears. Thank you, Susan! ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Prospect Heights Firefighterss Free Stuck Child
PHFD staff, February 22
On Monday, February 19 the Red Shift's crew freed a child who got his finger stuck the telescope on the playground equipment at the Gary Morava Center. The crew didn't miss a beat. They were able to keep the child calm while they problem-solved this unusual call. Using teamwork, the crew quickly dismantled the telescope from the playground equipment. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Lions Park Playground Set
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Board president Jim Rebecca congratulating new trustee Lars Anderson
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Fire District Welcomes New Trustee
Fire Chief Drew Smith, October 17
Lars Anderson has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District. He fills a vacancy that was created by the death of former board president Jon Tammen this past summer. Lars is a resident of Prospect Heights along with his wife and family. Lars is excited to join the board and we are thankful for his service to the community. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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