The Operations
Division of the Hanover Park Fire Department is comprised of those
resources needed for Firefighting, Vehicle Rescue and Extrication,
Technical Rescue, and Hazardous Materials responses. All personnel on
the department are part of the Operations Division, extending their
education and training beyond firefighting duties by participating in
specialty teams. The Operations Division includes activities needed to
accomplish the mission of the fire department and operates in
conjunction with the Training and EMS Divisions.
The
Firefighting force consists of 42 rank & file personnel operating two
first-response Engine Companies, one first-response Ladder Tower, two
first-response Advanced Life Support Ambulances and Command vehicles. In
addition, two reserve Engines are available for extra alarm fires and a
Hazardous Materials Squad is available for special incidents.
Vehicle Rescue
and Extrication is performed by all personnel trained in the use of
specialty rescue tools such as the Jaws of Life, hydraulic cutters &
rams, air-powered lifting bags and bracing systems. Vehicle extrication
equipment is carried on each first-response engine company and the tower
ladder.
The Technical Rescue Team is a
part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), which provides
additional specialty equipment and personnel to assist our department
with high-angle, low-angle, trench and collapse type rescues. These
types of rescues have unique equipment needs and are extremely
dangerous, requiring extensive planning and precision execution.
The Hazardous Materials Team is
part of both MABAS Divisions 2 and 12. The team responds to incidents
involving all types of hazardous materials spills and leaks. The
Hazardous Materials Team responds to fixed facility incidents as well as
transportation accidents, including highway and railroad emergencies.
The team has 8 Level A Technicians who can operate in a totally
encapsulated environment. All fire department personnel are trained to
the Hazardous Materials Operations Level and can participate in
hazardous materials incidents. In addition, all members of the Hazardous
Materials Team are trained for Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents,
including chemical, radiological or biologic events.
Village of Hanover Park
2121 West Lake Street
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 372-4200
Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
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The Operations
Division of the Hanover Park Fire Department is comprised of those
resources needed for Firefighting, Vehicle Rescue and Extrication,
Technical Rescue, and Hazardous Materials responses. All personnel on
the department are part of the Operations Division, extending their
education and training beyond firefighting duties by participating in
specialty teams. The Operations Division includes activities needed to
accomplish the mission of the fire department and operates in
conjunction with the Training and EMS Divisions.
The
Firefighting force consists of 42 rank & file personnel operating two
first-response Engine Companies, one first-response Ladder Tower, two
first-response Advanced Life Support Ambulances and Command vehicles. In
addition, two reserve Engines are available for extra alarm fires and a
Hazardous Materials Squad is available for special incidents.
Vehicle Rescue
and Extrication is performed by all personnel trained in the use of
specialty rescue tools such as the Jaws of Life, hydraulic cutters &
rams, air-powered lifting bags and bracing systems. Vehicle extrication
equipment is carried on each first-response engine company and the tower
ladder.
The Technical Rescue Team is a
part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), which provides
additional specialty equipment and personnel to assist our department
with high-angle, low-angle, trench and collapse type rescues. These
types of rescues have unique equipment needs and are extremely
dangerous, requiring extensive planning and precision execution.
The Hazardous Materials Team is
part of both MABAS Divisions 2 and 12. The team responds to incidents
involving all types of hazardous materials spills and leaks. The
Hazardous Materials Team responds to fixed facility incidents as well as
transportation accidents, including highway and railroad emergencies.
The team has 8 Level A Technicians who can operate in a totally
encapsulated environment. All fire department personnel are trained to
the Hazardous Materials Operations Level and can participate in
hazardous materials incidents. In addition, all members of the Hazardous
Materials Team are trained for Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents,
including chemical, radiological or biologic events.
