Governor Rauner has declared May 21-27 EMS Week. His proclomation is shown.

As part of his proclamation announcing this to be EMS week, the President of the Unted States wrote "Day or night, in every city, suburb, rural community, or wilderness area, our Nation relies upon EMS providers to respond to every kind of emergency situation to save lives and reduce suffering. Whether they are assisting during natural disasters or providing lifesaving care after car accidents, heart attacks, sports injuries, or violent crime, EMS personnel respond to tens of millions of requests for help each year in our country. We rest easier knowing that they stand ready to answer the call."

The PHFD is part of the Northwest Community EMS System, the first paramedic program in Illinois founded in 1972.

From a patient's first breath to their last, our members respond with compassion to thousands of calls for help and give selflessly to calm fears, abate pain, and provide needed interventions with quiet competence and professionalism. It is with the greatest joy that we honor them this and every week for their critical contributions to our communities.

On behalf of Drs. Jordan and. Ortinau, Jennifer Dyer, Chris Dunn, Kathy Fitzpatrick, Mike Gentile, Dara Sordo and Susan Wood, in the NWC EMSS Office, We salute you! THANK YOU for your service!