This week the PHFD hosted five high school students interested in a career as a firefighter. These students choose an internship over a traditional spring break activity. Each day we performed different skills including using breathing apparatus (air masks) and searching for victim, raising ladders and operating 100-foot aerial ladder, using the Jaws of Life on a junk car, burned a scale model of ... (Full Story & Photos)

About 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 the PHFD was dispatched to assist the Wheeling FD with a house on fire. Truck 9, Chief Smith, and Deputy Chief Jones responded to the location on Versailles Court in Wheeling. On arrival the rear of the home was on fire. The fire had spread to the attic and interior of the home. Deputy Chief Jones assisted at the command post. Chief Smith supervised fire suppression ... (Full Story & Photos)

At its regular monthly meeting on March 18, members of the board of trustees of the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District welcomed their newest member, Bill McDonald. Mr. McDonald was appointed to complete a vacant term. Board President Jim Rebecca administered the oath of office and then congratulated Mr. McDonald on his appointment. The staff and board look forward to working with Mr. McDonald ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, March 8 shortly after 2:00 p.m. Prospect Heights FIrefighters were dispatched to an extra-alarm fire in a townhome in Buffalo Grove. PHFD Squad 39 responded with its crew and were given an assignment to operate a large hose stream in an effort to suppress the fire. PHFD members worked at the scene for several hours before the fire was brought under control. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 6, Lieutenant Markus Rill and Firefighter Tom Wozniak attended the High School District 214 Skilled Trades Fair at the Forest View campus. Rill and Wozniak staffed a table and display promoting a career as a firefighter and paramedic. They answered questions from interested students and generally promoted the profession. ... (Full Story & Photos)

March 4, 2025

THE PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
IS SEEKING QUALIFIED
CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF

FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District (PHFPD) announces a competitive examination to establish an Eligibility Register (list) for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic for the Prospect Heights Fire Protection ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are excited that Illinois American Water has awarded the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District $1,000 for improving its response capabilities. Without water, firefighters are ineffective at suppressing fires. We will use the money to upgrade our fire hydrant connection kits on all pumpers.

“We are always looking for grant opportunities. Illinois American Water’s grant fills a critical needs ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)

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)