The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the appointment of two new firefighter/paramedics, Vanessa Kieres and Michael Borkowski.

On Thursday evening, April 21 a small group of family and friends were present as the Oath of Office was administered by Fire Chief Drew Smith to Firefighter/Paramedics Vanessa Kieres and Michael Borkowski. Also in attendance was Trustee Shawn ... (Full Story & Photos)

In honor of National Telecommunicator Week this April 10-16 member of the PHFD prepared a lunch of Mexican-style food for Wednesday's day shift at our Regional Emergency Dispatch (RED) Center. We wanted to show our appreciation for all they do to answer the 9-1-1 calls for help and ensure the proper resources are dispatched. They also ensure that when an incident rapidly expandds or unfolds that we ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Arlington Heights Fire Department responded about 2:10 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022 to a report of a house fire near Euclid Avenue and Prindle Avenue in Arlington Heights. This is across the street from the Methodist church. A neighbor reported seeing flames from a house nearby. Firefighters also received a report, before they arrived, that a second-story balcony had already collapsed from the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our newest firefighter paramedic Michael Borkowski graduated from the nine-week NIPSTA Fire Academy on Friday March 11. Mike is now working shifts for us. Congratulations, Mike, and welcome aboard!

The NIPSTA Fire Academy is a nine-week course. The academy runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Students generally arrive on campus an hour before class to prepare their equipment, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week firefighter/paramedics from the Prospect Heights and Wheeling fire departments used the pond at a local apartment complex to practice rescuing people from icy waters. After breaking a hole through the ice, one firefighter portrayed a victim while others used a variety of techniques and equipment to reach the victim, removed them from the frigid waters and move them over the ice to the shore. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District is pleased to announce that Lieutenant Jason Hardy has been named its 2021 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Drew Smith presented Lieutenant Hardy with the award.

This year three members each nominated one of their peers for the honor with Lieutenant Hardy receiving the most votes. Here is what the nominating member had to say:

“My nomination for ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Prospect Heights and Wheeling fire departments were called to Chicago Executive Airport at 11:01 a.m. for an incident involving a small aircraft. Specialized Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting apparatus responded along with other fire apparatus and ambulances.

The aircraft registration number is N99715 and is a Cessna 172P Skyhawk II. During a takeoff or landing, the single-engine plane left ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is a 90 second video on the different sounds alarms make.
Know the difference!... (Full Story)

The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety,” focusing on educating the public on the different sounds smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms make.

Attached is a Safety Tip Sheet, "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety," highlighting both smoke alarms and CO alarms.

There is a version is also available for those who are deaf or hard of hearing on teh NFPA webiste. ... (Full Story)

IDPH Launches Online ‘Vax Verify’ System

Check your COVID-19 vaccination record on new immunization portal

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vaccination record. Vax Verify can be accessed at https://idphportal.illinois.gov.

“As more businesses, ... (Full Story & Photos)