 |
 |
Fire Department Main Page |
Fire/Rescue Ice Rescue Program - click here to view The Skokie Fire Department provides Fire and Rescue Service to the community. Highly trained and motivated firefighters and officers respond to over 7,000 calls each year. The district covers 10 1/2 sq. mi. and services almost 65,000 residents. The department operates under a modern set of Standard Operating Guidelines. On March 24, 2001 the Fire Department obtained the status of Accredited Agency from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Service delivery to people is the hallmark of the Skokie Fire Department. Demands on the Department continue to increase, most notably in the areas of emergency medical services, special operations and special event services. This results in programmatic impacts on training development and maintenance, equipment and supplies, and time management. Increased use of smoke detectors and automatic sprinkler systems will result in earlier detection and control of structure fires, which will result in fewer fire fatalities, fire related injuries and structural fire loss. The most recent survey of Skokie citizens, using the Fire Department “Citizen Survey,” shows that 97% of those who expressed an opinion were "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the services of the Department. The Department's positive relationship with other Village departments and other fire departments will be maintained and enhanced in an effort to provide highly effective emergency services to Skokie residents. |
[Back to Top] | [Back to Fire Department Main Page] | [Back to Home] | [Search] |
|
Village of Skokie
|