Increasing Demands for Service
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:
- Equipment and Supplies
- Time Management
- Training Development and Maintenance
Early Detection
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.
Citizen Survey
The most recent survey of Skokie citizens, using the Fire Department "Citizen Survey," shows that 95% of those who expressed an opinion rated the Fire Department as "good" or "excellent".
Cooperation
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.
Dedicated Professionals
Members of the Skokie Fire Department are dedicated professionals committed to safely serving the community by protecting life, property and the environment through prevention, education and emergency services. The Fire Department currently operates with 115 members, including 105shift firefighters, paramedics and officers operating from three stations with three engines, two trucks, three ambulances, one rescue, one squad and an incident command vehicle.