North Region EMS System

Mission Statement

“A patient focused EMS System providing educational excellence, evidence based pre-hospital care, and data driven quality improvement. ”

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

Lake Bluff Fire Department assists in extrication and patient management training with the 2022 Lake Forest Paramedic Cohort.
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Michael I. Peters, MD, Leads Collaboration Between EMS and ED for Better Patient Outcomes

APRIL 2022

 

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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

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System Status Change

For all System Status change request, please click the link and fill out the form. Status changes include:

  • Removed from department roster
  • Moved to temporary leave
  • Return to full duty
  • Switching from one System department to another
  • Recent certification level change (B to P)
  • Primary/Secondary status change

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