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...
CDC Health Advisory
03/28/2024
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.
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EGVFD Crew Receives Unit Citation Recognition
03/26/2024
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!
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WFPD Members Bloxton Krumenacher Glasnovich Receive Merit Award
03/20/2024
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.
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Farewell Grant Landbo
03/19/2024
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Advisory Board Accepting Applications
03/18/2024
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
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IDPH Issues Measles Communication
03/15/2024
IDPH has released Measles guidelines specifically for EMS personnel. Please read the IDPH Communication document that outlines how prehospital providers should handle Measles cases.
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