North Region EMS System
Mission Statement
NM Lake Forest Paramedic Program
2026 Cohort is Now
Accepting Applications!!
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https://northregionems.org/education/paramedic
Lake Forest Hospital Paramedic Program Graduates!
SEPTEMBER 2024
2024 Cohort pictured left to right: N. Oelker WFD, W. Gore WFD, T. Bahm WFD, S. Guetschow WFD, J. Smith MFD, B. Bott GLFP, A. Morreli LVFPD, Lead Instructor Rita Rice, A. Zuhlke LVFPD, P. Burgess WFD, T. Harding GLFPD, C. Perillo WFD, J. Doro WFD, A. Portwine WFD, L. Rodriguez AFD, I. McGuire LFD. Not Pictured: L. Navarrete GLFPD, J. Ramirez CLFD, D. Cullen GLFD.
Lake Forest Fire Department Finds Tremendous Success in Cardiac-Arrest Saves
JANUARY 2023
Many members of the Lake Forest Fire Department were recognized at the City Council meeting for their impressive cardiac arrest save rates for 2022.
North Region EMS System Leads Collaboration Between Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan National Airport for Mass Casualty Incident Training
SEPTEMBER 2022
Waukegan ARFF Unit E-65 simulates extinguishing an airplane fire as part of the Mass Casualty Incident training at Waukegan National Airport. Photo credit Sarah Bond. >>Click to View Photos
With September being National Preparedness Month, North Region EMS System (NMnrEMSS) conducts annual training to ready responders in the event of a real Mass Casualty Incident. This year, NMnrEMSS partnered with Waukegan Fire Department, Waukegan National Airport, AirMethods McHenry, J.FHCC Lovell Simulation Specialists, and Lake Forest Paramedic Program to immerse responders in real-life training complete with jets, high-fidelity manikins and live patients.
Great Lakes Fire Members Recognized by American Heart with Heartsaver Hero Award for Excellence in Cardiac Arrest Care
JUNE 2022
Those recognized were Lt. Justin Scaife, Lt. David Cullen, FF Nick Neumeier, FF Austin Ulas, FF Luke Morarend, FF/M Shane Ratcliff, FF/M Chad Homberg, Capt. William Mix, AC William Wheat
NMnrEMSS Providers Learn About the Most at Risk Populations in Their Communities
OCTOBER 2022
Waukegan firefighter Scott Piotrowski wins The Pox from SANE Coordinator Kelly Klein after correctly answering a discussion question.
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With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, North Region EMS System (NMnrEMSS) hosted volunteers from A Safe Place and ElderCARE, as well as Northwestern Medicine's SANE Coordinator to educate providers about their community's most vulnerable and at risk populations. Presenters provided information on risk factors, warning signs, and available resources to Lake County residents.
Lake Forest Hospital Paramedic Program Participates in Hands-on Training Hosted by Lake Bluff Fire Department
MAY 2022
Michael I. Peters, MD, Leads Collaboration Between EMS and ED for Better Patient Outcomes
APRIL 2022
LFH EMS Team pictured left to right: Evert Gerritsen, AAS, NRP; Julianne Brennan, BSN, RN, CEN; Autumn Talley, BSN, RN; Sasha Smalstig, student; Rita Rice, MS, RN, CEN, TNS, PHRN; Daniel Medina, student; Michael I. Peters, MD, FAEMS; Gregory Fuchs, paramedic, LI; Sarah Bond, NRP
