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WFPD Members Bloxton Krumenacher Glasnovich Receive Merit Award

Wauconda FPD paramedics Bloxton, Krumenacher and Glasnovich receive NWC EMSS Merit Award. These individuals recognized a driver was in distress and stopped to render aid. The patient was critically ill and ultimately survived due to their quick actions. Read More

Farewell Grant Landbo

The NWC EMSS says "farewell" to Grant Landbo from Superior ambulance. Grant served as Assistant EMS Coordinator for Superior and served on the NWC EMSS Advisory Board. We wish Grant welll in his new endeavors Read More

Lt William Weirich Retires

Barrington Fire Department's EMS Coordinator Lieutenant William Weirich received his "Last Call" this morning in a retirement ceremony at Barrington FD. Congratulations to Lt. Weirich on his stellar 24 year career at BFD. Your passion and innovative leadership will have a long lasting effect on all. Read More

Updated System Entry Policy E3

NWC EMSS Advisory Board approves revised System Policy E3 System Entry. This policy outlines the steps to be taken when seeking practice privileges in the NWC EMS System Read More

BCFPD Battalion Chief Brett Haller Receives Merit Award

BC Brett Haller receives NWC EMS System Certificate of Merit award. BC Haller is recognized for his exceptional service and outstanding care during an incident on January 20, 2024 in which he sustained significant personal injury. Read More

Advisory Board Accepting Applications

The NWC EMSS is seeking members who are interested in serving on our Advisory Board. This long standing committee is part of the System's shared governance model in which members of all ranks are involved in the decision making process of System policies and rules. Please refer to System Memo #429. The application can be found by clicking...Read More Read More

IDPH Issues Measles Communication

IDPH has released Measles guidelines specifically for EMS personnel. Please read the IDPH Communication document that outlines how prehospital providers should handle Measles cases. Read More