Pictures from several recent accidents on North Second Street, Harlem & Elm intersection, and the tollway.
Tonight! We'll be there, along with all of our local public safety partners.
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We wish to send our thanks to the Loves Park Schnucks for their generous donation of bottled water for on-scene rehab of our personnel at emergency scenes.
Unfortunately, our crews needed to leave to respond to a call for service while at Schnucks loading up the donation, so we don't have a photo with the folks that made this happen. Your generosity is very much appreciated!
thought the donation was for the troops, thats what they said anyway nice of them regardles
I love hearing good things
I'm proud to say I have donated several cases to the Loves Park Fire Department
North Park Fire Department – Activity and Performance Report
Reporting Period: January 1 – July 31, 2025
As of July 31, 2025, the North Park Fire Department has responded to a total of 1,426 incidents. This marks an 8.58% increase in incident volume compared to the same period last year, reflecting the continued and growing demand for emergency services in our jurisdiction.
We are currently averaging 7 calls per day, with the bulk of our incidents—68.86%—occurring between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
An additional 31.14% of our calls fall within the 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. timeframe.
Of note, 49.93% of all incidents take place during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), while 17.95% occur during the overnight hours (10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.), underscoring the need for consistent around-the-clock readiness.
Day-of-Week Call Distribution
Thursdays continue to be our busiest day, accounting for 234 incidents or 16.41% of the total call volume. The distribution across other days is as follows:
• Tuesday: 216 incidents (15.15%)
• Saturday: 208 incidents (14.59%)
• Friday: 202 incidents (14.17%)
• Monday: 198 incidents (13.88%)
• Wednesday: 185 incidents (12.97%)
• Sunday: 183 incidents (12.83%)
Incident Type Overview
Medical emergencies and traffic accidents remain the most frequent types of calls, totaling 1,023 incidents, which represents 71.74% of our total call volume year-to-date. This reflects the ongoing need for EMS readiness and rapid-response capabilities in our service model.
Volunteer Contributions
From November 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025, North Park Fire Department personnel have contributed an outstanding 28,474.05 volunteer hours, which averages out to 104.68 volunteer hours per day. Our department requires each volunteer to commit a minimum of 36 hours per month, with 48 hours recommended to sustain optimal operations. These hours do not include the increasing demands related to training, certifications, and annual Continuing Education Units (CEUs) mandated by regulatory bodies such as OSHA, IDPH, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The current fire service landscape continues to experience challenges with recruitment and retention, largely due to the demanding nature of ongoing education and compliance requirements. This has had a notable impact on volunteer departments statewide.
Personnel Experience Levels
At present, 79.17% of North Park Fire Department personnel have less than five years of service, indicating a relatively young and developing workforce. This further emphasizes the importance of ongoing mentorship, support, and structured training to build a strong and resilient team for the future.
We're so thankful for our partnership with REACT and the MD-1 program, and their willingness to train our personnel regularly!