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...

PCR Quick Guide for EMS Providers
05/25/2023
A must read for EMS providers on FAQs in regards to owning, amending, retaining and sharing of PCR data
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1st Annual IFSC Fire Service Leader & EMS Professionals Conference
05/19/2023
The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association is excited to launch their first annual Fire Service Leader & EMS Professionals Conference. After many years of discussion and speculation, the IFSC is now a reality. This collaborative endeavor will benefit Illinois fire services now and in the future.
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Impending End of COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
04/26/2023
The National Public Health Emergency Declaration for COVID 19 will end on May 11, 2023. The NWC EMSS is returning to conventional capacity effective immediately.
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System Memo 417 Controlled Substance Log Compliance Data
04/10/2023
The NWC EMSS PBPI committee has been assessing and measring quality performance and compliance data in an effort for the System to achieve adherence to regulatory standards.
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Wanted! EMT & Paramedic Students
04/04/2023
Looking for EMT & Paramedic students to join our team and launch a rewarding career. Change lives!
Great education helps development in knowledge, skills & professionalism. Outstanding pass rates in class and on NREMT exams.
Give us a call or contact us by e-mail!
We’d love to talk with you about your education and career goals.
Michael Gentile BA, PM – PM Course LI (847) 618-4490
mgentile@nch.org
Christopher Dunn AAS, PM - EMT Course LI (847) 618-4492
cdunn@nch.org
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PCR (Patient Care Report) Short Forms may be found here
03/24/2023
In order to eliminate some confusion regarding use of written short forms for patient care, we have included links here.
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