Approximately 45 men and women—a combination of full-time and paid, on-call staff—work out of the Fire Station located directly north of Village Hall at 4353 Wolf Road. The non-emergency number for the Fire Department is 708/246-1182. Anyone interested in becoming a paid, on-call firefighter should call 708/246-1800, Ext. 175.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Western Springs Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to provide personnel and equipment at a state of readiness to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants of the Village of Western Springs from the adverse effects of fire, medical emergencies or disasters.

Current programs include: Fire Suppression and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Public Education, Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, Cause and Origin Determination (fire investigation) and Disaster Management. The Department of Fire and EMS is also active in Community events.

Services offered by the Department include:

Emergency

• Emergency Medical Services - advanced life support (ALS) with two modern ambulances.
• Fire Suppression - Two first line fire units - one pumper and one aerial ladder - plus two fully equipped reserve pumpers. • Hazardous Materials Response - to spills, leaks or accidents involving hazardous chemicals.
• High-Elevation Rescue - for persons stuck on water towers, antennas and building.
• Below Grade Rescue - when victims are trapped in open excavations.
• Confined Space Rescue - of persons caught in sewers, underground pits, or other areas requiring special training and equipment to enter.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms - we can investigate the cause of the activation and provide a loaner back up alarm for your peace of mind.
• Technical Rescue - people trapped in machinery or other situations.
• Fire Investigation - trained members who investigate every fire in our Village.
• Emergency Services Disaster Agency to promote, educate, mitigate and recover from natural and man-made disasters within the community and the region

Non-Emergency

• Public Education - fire safety classes - both scheduled in schools and on request.
• Home Fire Inspections - upon request.
• Commercial Fire Inspection - at least one time each year in every commercial occupancy.
• Fire Station Tours - call for information or to schedule.
• CPR classes - call for schedule.
• Block Party Program - have a fire truck at your next block party - call for information.
• Fire Prevention Week - Open House - every October during Fire Prevention Week.