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...
B/C Jaworski Retirement
03/12/2026
After 27 years of dedicated service, Battalion Chief John Jaworski retires from the Long Grove Fire Protection District leaving behind a legacy defined by professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the community he served. His partnership with the NWC EMS System has been marked by collaboration, trust, and a shared passion for advancing the quality of emergency medical care. B/C Jaworski’s calm presence, operational expertise, and devotion to service have made a lasting impact on both the Long Grove community and the regional EMS system. We extend our deepest gratitude and warmest congratulations to him as he enters this well-earned next chapter.
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