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CDC Health Advisory

The CDC is reporting an increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal disease in the United States. This notice can also be referenced in the Infection Control Reference under Standards of Practice. Read More

EGVFD Crew Receives Unit Citation Recognition

Congratulations to EGV FF/PM’s Alex Espinosa, Saqib Khan, Kevin Osoba, & Kevin DeJaynes who received the Unit Citation Award for their incredible efforts on a very difficult call involving a severely burned patient. Outstanding professionalism! Read More

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