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UPDATED MASKING GUIDELINES

With summer approaching the numbers of those with colds, influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are decreasing. However, trending are increased cases of measles and tuberculosis. Dr. Jordan has issued System Memo #430 which addresses guidelines for EMS providers to follow based on these diseases. Read More

IDPH Announces April Child Abuse Prevention Month

Join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, child welfare stakeholders and more for a month-long observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and promote prevention efforts during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. 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