Emergency Medical Services
Today, under the direction of the EMS Bureau Chief James Jaeger and Advocate Christ Medical Center, the Oak Lawn Fire Department’s highly trained Firefighter / Paramedics respond to approximately 10,000 emergency calls for service each year, with about 70% of them being for Emergency Medical Incidents.
The EMS Department continuously works towards furthering the knowledge and skills of our Firefighter / Paramedics and serves to train Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic Students by offering opportunities to enhance their skills through our Ride-Along Program.
The following list is some of the ways the EMS Department keeps our Firefighter / Paramedics highly trained:
- Active Shooter Education / Training
- Car Seat Installation Education / Training
- CPR Training / Renewal
- Demonstrations
- EMT / Paramedic Student Ride-Along Program
- Monthly Continuing Education
- License Renewals
- Various Classes
EMS Bureau Chief James Jaeger at the following email address: jjaeger@oaklawn-il.gov.