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Fire Riverwoods is served by the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, formerly known as the Vernon Fire Protection District. The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District is led by Fire Chief Fred Kruger, who oversees a staff of 31 sworn, 3 civilian, and 6 contract employees. 27 members of the district are state certified Paramedics and provide fire prevention, suppression, and advanced life support on emergency calls within the district and mutual aid to surrounding communities. The district operates out of two stations: Various programs are offered to district residents at no charge; they include:
Township and Fire Department Team-Up to Provide Carbon Monoxide Detectors West Deerfield Township and the (choose Deerfield-Bannockburn, Lake Forest, or Highland Park) Fire Protection District are partnering to help provide First Alert Carbon Monoxide detectors to everyone in the Township. On January 1, 2007, state law changed to require that all residences have the monitors properly installed. The Township will be providing these FREE to residents who qualify, and charging just $22 per unit for a plug-in unit with a battery back-uip. Fire department personnel will be available to to help with installation, as needed. You can stop by the Township office to pick up your CO monitor , or call the Fire Protection District office if you require assistance at (non-emergency fire # here). Income guidleines to receive the free monitor are:
Riverwoods Fire Station
Lifeline Program The Lifeline Program is provided free of charge by the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Department and is available to all residents in the Village of Riverwoods. A Lifeline is a form that is used to store medical information for one or more members of your family. The completed form is placed in an adhesive pouch that is affixed to the front of your refrigerator. In addition, a sticker is placed on your front door to alert paramedics. Who needs a Lifeline? Store important health care orders. Can't you just send me a packet? When should I update my Lifeline? To get your own Lifeline Packet... Please Note: We always try to keep our appointments but emergencies can affect our arrival time. Please call for an update if we are delayed.
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Emergency Dispatch: 911
This phone call will be answered by the dispatch center. Use for police, fire or medical emergency. (24 hour number) Non-Emergency Dispatch: 1-847-634-2512 This is the non-emergency phone number for the Lincolnshire/Riverwoods Fire Protection District. This number should be used to contact administration. Downloads
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