North Region EMS System
Commitment to Excellence in Cardiac Arrest Care
Waukegan Saves a Life
AUGUST 2024
Pictured: FF P. Burgess, FF J. Johnson, FF D. Bordonaro, FF H. Acker, FF C. Gonwa.
Lake Bluff and Lake Forest Fire Team Up to Save a Life
JUNE 2024
FF L. Goessele, FF A. Cathon, FF D. Stewart, FF Z. Amrein.
Waukegan Saves a Life
JANUARY 2024
Pictured: FF C. Gonwa, FF. M. Sheahan. Not Pictured: FF. S. Vandenbroucke, FF. G. Ugalde.
Grayslake Makes Save
FEBRUARY 2023
On an early February morning, Grayslake Firemen responded to a local business for reports of a patient having a stroke. Upon their arrival, Grayslake Police were performing CPR on the patient who was in fact in cardiac arrest. Grayslake Fire personnel took over lifesaving interventions, achieved ROSC and transported the patient. The patient later left the hospital.
BC J. Brooks, Lt D. Auer, FF S. Strom, FF E. Leyva, Lt J. Lobue, FF B. Hay
North Chicago Fire Saves a Life
FEBRUARY 2023
On a February evening, North Chicago FF/Paramedics responded to a business for reports of an unconscious patient. Upon arrival, crews took over CPR from bystanders and performed excellent cardiac care. Crews were able to obtain ROSC and the patient became alert during transport to the hospital. Great job!!
FF D. Roark, FF B. Henderson, EMS Educator R. Rice, FF M. Martello, FF J. Lopez. Not pictured: Newport FF J. Kremers
Waukegan Firefighters Save a Life
JANUARY 2023
On a January morning, Waukegan FF/Paramedics responded to a call for a choking patient. Crews arrived on scene to find the patient in cardiac arrest and began CPR. Crews obtained ROSC through their excellent care and transported the patient to the hospital where they were later discharged.
FFFA Szocka, FF A Ramos. Not pictured: FF M. Cavanaugh, FF S. Piotrowski, Lt J. Mount
Lake Forest Fire Department Finds Tremendous Success in Cardiac-Arrest Saves
JANUARY 2023
