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| Within the Village of Hazel Crest, the Department of Fire,
Rescue, and Inspectional Services provides a large number of services
to the residents of the Village as well as the persons who visit our
community. These services impact the quality
of life within the Village and include fire suppression, emergency
medical services, code and inspectional services, fire prevention
programs, public education programs and in-service training. This
organization provides all of these services
with the combined effort of full and part-time employees.
The department must continue to recruit and maintain both its career and part-time employees in order to maintain the level of services the residents have come to expect. These employees must be properly trained and informed to deal with the variety of issues which face them daily. The department must continue to grow and progress as we move into the twenty-first century. Hazel Crest has a reputation as a leader and we want the department to be one of the reasons for that recognition. As always, this includes providing the best possible services for all residents in a manner consistent with proper techniques and care. The Department of Fire, Rescue, and Inspectional Services is charged with the responsibility to save lives and prevent fires along with other equally important issues. Each day, we strive to meet this obligation through excellent service to those we serve and protect. |
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| Full-Time Employees | Part-Time Employees |
| Fire Chief (1) | Firefighters/Paramedics (4) |
| Assistant Fire Chief (1) | Firefighters/EMT (5) |
| Lieutenant/Paramedics (3) | Recruits (5) |
| Inspector (1) | Plumbing Inspector (1) |
| Firefighter/Paramedics (12) | Electrical Inspector (1) |
| Administrative Secretaries (2) | Inspector (2) |
| Receptionist/Clerk/Typist
(1) |
Fire Station One -- 170th and Dixie Highway
| Fire Station One was an existing gasoline service station that was remodeled and expanded in 1976 to create a fire station. The station is generally unmanned on a daily basis. The facilities there are used to provide storage of certain vehicles and apparatus. The Part-Time personnel respond to the station on calls and take the pertinent vehicles to the call. |  |
| The station also serves as general offices for the Hazel Crest Chamber of Commerce. | |
Currently at Station One
- 1228-1991 Pierce Combo Pumper
- 1234 (2001) Chevy Suburban
- Technical Rescue Equipment Trailer
- 1248-Public Education Unit (Trailer)
Fire Station Two -- 2903 W. 175th Street
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Fire Station Two currently serves as the headquarters facility for the Fire Department. It is centrally located in the Village and readily accessible to the public. The on-duty personnel use the station as their base of operation. Also included in this facility are the administrative offices of the Fire Chief, Assistant |
| Chief, Inspectional Services, and other divisions within the department. This facility includes the Training Center, maintenance facilities, sleeping quarters, exercise room, and general kitchen areas. | |
Currently at Station Two
| 1220-1997 Pierce Aerial Truck | 1236-1989 Ambulance (Shared Unit) |
| 1222-1979 Seagrave Pumper | 1240-1996 Chevy Auto |
| 1224-1994 Pierce Combo Pumper | 1242-1991 Chevy Auto |
| 1230-2000 Freightliner Ambulance | 1246-1996 Chevy Auto |
| 1232-1997 Freightliner Ambulance |
Breakdown 2005:
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1903 653 1250 80 30 |
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Hazel Crest has a very highly regarded paramedic program. Our people regularly receive commendations from the local hospitals for their work in the field on critically ill or injured persons.
Our two advanced life support ambulances transport to either South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest or Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey. Both facilities are full-care facilities with excellent emergency departments
In 1979, the village created the paramedic program and hired the necessary personnel. Along with the creation of the program, a fee structure for the use of the paramedic services was established. Residents using ambulance-related services will be invoiced a fee of $200.00. Non-residents are charged a fee based on the level of service, the fee can range between $250.00 to $300.00. These fees are used to maintain the service, so that when help is needed it can be provided.
How Do I Pay for Ambulance Services? Click on the question to link to the answer.
The Public Education/Information Division is charged with educating the public through the use of programs, events, and media resources with the goal of reducing preventable fires. The Hazel Crest Department of Fire, Rescue, and Inspectional Services offers a wide variety of programs for the public. These programs include:
| Fire Station Tours | Fire Safety Trailer Activities |
| Learn Not to Burn Programs (designed for grade school and day care students) | |
| Community Fire Safety Presentations | Birthday Parties at the Station |
| Fire Extinguisher Training | Smoke Detector Sales |
| Senior Fire Safety Program | Home Fire Inspections |
| Special Demonstrations | Baby-sitter Classes |
| Blood Pressure Screenings at Station 2 | Property Maintenance Services |
| We are always available, if scheduled in advance, to educate the citizens on any fire prevention and safety issues. Click here for Free Public Information. |  |
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For the Hazel Crest Fire, Rescue, and Inspectional Services to provide the highest quality of service requires the commitment of our Part-Time personnel. If you are a Hazel Crest resident and have an interest in helping the community, contact the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Inspectional Services during regular business hours for more information or click on this link regarding Part-Time Employment.. The department is an equal opportunity employer. |
Last Revised: April 19, 2006