Prospect Heights Fire Protection District

08/22/2026

TWO pediatric cardiac arrest SAVES

In June and again in August paramedics of the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District were dispatched to calls where young children were found in cardiac arrest. In both cases, the child was not breathing and did not have a heartbeat and CPR was required. In both cases paramedics performed CPR and used advanced life-saving skills to achieve resuscitation. Paramedics were then able to transport these children, alive once again, to the hospital where they received further care. Both remain alive today because of the efforts of our paramedics. Their calm, cool, and collected demeanor along with their professional commitment to the citizens we serve, continued training and education, and constant preparation is why such results are achievable.

https://www.phfire.com/news/433/TWO-pediatric-cardiac-arrest-SAVES

07/24/2026

Please Save the Date!

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable career of Chief Drew Smith and recognize 45 years of dedicated service to the fire service and the Prospect Heights community.

Chief Smith’s leadership, commitment, and dedication have left a lasting impact on our department and on countless firefighters throughout his career. We look forward to honoring his legacy and celebrating this well-earned retirement with family, friends, current and former members, and our community.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026

More details, including time and location, will be shared soon.

Please mark your calendars—we hope you’ll join us in celebrating an extraordinary career.

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07/23/2026

07/20/2026

🚑 Support EMS Funding – Public Comment Period Open

🔗 Submit comments here:
https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/CMS-2026-1916-0001

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering changes to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) reimbursement program that could significantly impact fire-based EMS agencies across Illinois and the nation.

GEMT is a cost-recovery program that helps governmental ambulance providers recover a portion of the documented costs of providing emergency medical services to Medicaid patients. These funds are reinvested into ambulance replacement, lifesaving equipment, training, and maintaining the 24/7 readiness our communities depend on.

If finalized, the proposed changes could reduce this funding and place additional financial pressure on local EMS agencies and taxpayers while affecting long-term operational readiness.

CMS is accepting public comments through July 21, 2026, and every unique comment is reviewed as part of the federal rulemaking process.

If you believe in maintaining strong emergency medical services in your community, please consider submitting a respectful comment.

06/16/2026

For Sale: 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.

For Sale

The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District offers for sale a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Sold As-Is, Where-Is

Color: Black
4WD
Towing package
Vehicle is maintained, runs and is drivable
Odometer reads 85,990 miles

Vehicle available for inspection weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 1275 S. Wolf Rd. in Prospect Heights
Questions can be directed to Fire Chief Drew Smith at 224-318-1720 or [email protected]

Interested persons should submit an offer containing their name, phone number, and the price they will pay by email no later than 4:00 P.M. on July 1, 2026 to: [email protected]

No minimum asking price. Payment in cash, money order, or cashier’s check only. The PHFD reserves the right to reject any and all offers or determine the successful bidder based on what it believes serves the best interest of the PHFD.

For Sale The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District offers for sale a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. Sold As-Is, Where-Is Color: Black 4WD Towing package Vehicle is maintained, runs and is drivable Odometer reads 85,990 miles Vehicle available for inspection weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 127...

06/02/2026

Spring 2026 HOSELINE Newsletter Mailed to All Residents

A PDF version is attached to this story

https://www.phfire.com/news/431/Spring-2026-HOSELINE-Newsletter-Mailed-to-All-Residents

05/15/2026

“Expected later in 2026…” 👶🚑

Our newest addition is starting to show some color! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our new ambulance getting painted during the build process. We can’t wait to welcome this unit to the fleet later this year. #ɴᴇᴡᴀʀʀɪᴠᴀʟ

05/13/2026

Busy day yesterday. Quick action by Prospect Heights firefighters, assisted by Wheeling and Mount Prospect, quickly extinguished a chimney fire that had the potential to extend into a structure fire at a residence. Great teamwork prevented further damage and kept everyone safe. 🚒🔥

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