EMERGENCY MEDICAL

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, immediately call 9-1-1

Fire District personnel respond to thousands of emergency medical calls each year as they account for approximately 70% of overall incidents.  The main message for community members is to call 9-1-1 rapidly during an emergency medical incident.  Delays in response of emergency personnel greatly affects the outcome of the situation.  The following information covers a wide range of emergency medical topics to help with prevention and response.

CPR - CPR saves lives!  Click HERE for CPR certification information from the American Heart Association or Click HERE for information on Dupage Health Coalition's "Every Day Hero" hands only CPR training opportunities.    You can also contact us at (630) 231-2123 for more information.   

Watch this video on Bystander Hands Only CPR:

Watch this video on AED Use

STROKE - Residents of the West Chicago Fire Protection District have immediate access to high quality stroke care by calling 9-1-1.  Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital is one of only a few hospitals nationwide that provides care through a mobile stroke unit (MSU).  Our Paramedics and the MSU work togther during a stroke emergency to care for the patient.  Click HERE for more information on the MSU and our stroke response program. 

MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY -  If you are experiencing an emotional or substance abuse crisis, please call 988 or click HERE for additional information. 

FIRST AID - Click HERE for information on first aid kits and other resources. 

HEART ATTACK - If you or someone around you is having chest pain, immediately call 9-1-1 - don't delay because every second counts.  Click HERE for more information on heart attacks. 

OVERDOSE - If you suspect someone is experiencing an overdose, immediately call 9-1-1 - don't delay because every second counts.   Click HERE for more information on overdose emergencies.  If you need free Narcan resources, please click HERE. 

ALLERGIC REACTION (Anaphylaxis) - If you suspect someone is experiencing an allergic reaction, immediately call 9-1-1 - don't delay because every second counts.  Click HERE for more information on allergic reactions.