Pingree Grove Fire Protection District

Haz-Mat Training

Last week all of our Shifts and Haz-Mat Personnel attended a MABAS Division 2 and Division 2 Haz-Mat Team Drill held at Elgin Community College. The incident involved a simulated leak from a semi-trailer, with several patients being overcome. Personnel mitigated the leak, preformed Decon, Triage, Treatment and Transport of the patients.

https://www.pgfpd.com/news/1620/Haz-Mat-Training

Accident w/Ejection

Saturday morning at 1:49 am, Pingree Grove & Countryside responded to the 11N700 block of Russell Rd for a reported Rollover Accident. While units were enroute, dispatch advised there were people ejected from the vehicle. On arrival Engine 1214 was advised there were 5 patients, 1214 requested MABAS Box to the 1st level for additional Ambulances, Chiefs and Change of Quarters crews for our Stations. 1214 proceeded to triage the patients and also search for a patient that was out in the field. 2 Medical Helicopters were requested and were unable to fly due to an incoming weather front. 5 Patients were transported to Three local Hospitals. Russell Rd was closed for an undetermined time. The Accident is under investigation.

Responding from Pingree Grove:
-Engine 1214
-Engine 1213
-Ambulance 1251
-Ambulance 1253
-Chief 1201
-Chief 1202

Assisting Pingree Grove:
-Burlington Chief 1301
-Hampshire Ambulance 1451
-Hampshire Chief 1401
-Huntley Ambulance
-Rutland/Dundee Ambulance
-West Dundee Engine
-Kane County Sheriff's Police
-Kane County Office of Emergency Management

Change of Quarters:
Station 1: St Charles Ambulance
Station 3: Geneva Ambulance
Station 4: Genoa/Kingston Engine

https://www.pgfpd.com/news/1619/Accident-wEjection

Part-Time Administrative Assistant

The Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District is Seeking a dependable, detail-oriented administrative professional to Support the Chief and Deputy Chief.

Attached is the Job Flyer with the Position Overview, Primary Responsibilities, Developing Financial Responsibilities, Minimum Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications, Desired Skills and Attributes, Compensation & Benefits, and Application Requirements

https://www.pgfpd.com/news/1618/Part-Time-Administrative-Assistant

Extrication Training

Last Saturday, our Firefighters conducted Extrication Training at Schock's Towing in Gilberts.

https://www.pgfpd.com/news/1617/Extrication-Training