Welcome to the Northwest Community EMS System
The Northwest Community System is composed of a Resource Hospital, five associate hospitals and twenty-four provider agencies covering the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our EMS system has the distinction of being the first advanced life support sytem in the State of Illinois and the first multi-juristictional EMS system in the country. We encouter over 60,000 patients per year. Learn more about us...
Mandatory SOP Make Up Class Scheduled
07/13/2019
Classes were scheduled to cover the New SOPs that took effect 6/1/19. All EMTs, paramedics, and ECRNs must have completed this mandatory requirement.
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Due to recent events IDPH will no longer be accomodating EMS personnel to enter Division of EMS Office Building located at 422 South 5th St in Springfield, Illinois.
07/08/2019
An important memo from IDPH regarding entry into the Springfield offices. Please make sure graduates and those relicensing are aware.
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IDPH Health Alert Notice Posted
07/03/2019
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are more common in summer months. The most common VBDs reported in Illinois include West Nile virus (WNV), Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF).
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Questions and Answers regarding the new SOPs
07/02/2019
Here are the most recent Q & As for the new SOPs.
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There is an updated Relicensure Policy
06/28/2019
The Advisory Board has updated the Relicensure Policy. It is effective July 1, 2019.
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Fillable PDF skills check off forms for Videolaryngoscopy, i-gel insertion, and restraint application.
06/25/2019
The Lake Zurich FR Department has kindly created fillable PDF skills check off forms for Videolaryngoscopy, i-gel insertion, and restraint application.
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Barrington Fire Wins 2019 Ron Lee Award
05/24/2019
Barrington FD was awarded the Ron W. Lee MD Award for Excellence in Pediatric Care, Community Service for 2019.
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Two New Policies take effect June 1, 2019
05/12/2019
There are two new policy updates posted.
They are: the A3 - ALS-BLS Scope of Practice (Effective 6/1/19) and the
G2 - System Review Board. While the G2 policy is not changed, the list of people that compose the Local System Review Board, has been updated.
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Northwest Community EMS System - 2019 Standing Meetings (Updated)
05/01/2019
This is an update, due to room changes. Please review.
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