Roberts Park Fire Protection District

06/02/2026

🦆🚒 Red Shift at Station 2 stayed busy today with nine duckling rescues!

This little guy was definitely the most photogenic patient of the day. Thankfully, our crews were able to safely reunite all of the ducklings and help them continue on their way.

Calls for service come in all shapes and sizes around here — and today’s were extra fluffy. 💛🐥

05/30/2026

Yesterday our very own Lt. Baron and Lt. Janchenko participated in a M.A.B.A.S. Hazardous Materials Deployment exercise. They were joined by members from Bedford Park, North Palos, Burbank, Central Stickney, and Hometown, proudly representing MABAS Division 21.

Members demonstrated proficiency in mitigating multiple hazardous materials leaks and reviewed the use of monitoring equipment for product identification, proper sampling, and radiation incident identification. Exercises like these enhance our ability to safely and effectively respond to hazardous materials incidents within our communities.

Thank you to M.A.B.A.S. for coordinating this exercise and to Calumet City for hosting.

05/28/2026

Today we’re at Conrady Junior High School for their 8th Grade Career Fair! 🚒🚑

Our crew is excited to talk with students about careers in the fire service, EMS, public safety, and what it takes to serve the community. Whether it’s firefighting, paramedicine, fire prevention, technical rescue, public education, or leadership roles behind the scenes — there are so many paths within the fire service.

We love opportunities like this to connect with the next generation and hopefully inspire a few future firefighters and paramedics along the way. 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

05/27/2026

Chief went to one too many leadership conferences about “bridging generational gaps in the workplace,” and now this is what we’re doing. 🚒✨

Millennial Public Education Team 🤝 Gen Z Social Media Team

No matter how you phrase it:
• test your smoke alarms
• know your address when calling 911
• move over for emergency vehicles
• don’t park by hydrants
• and energy drinks are still not hydration

Public safety… but make it relatable.

Stay safe, Roberts Park. ❤️‍🔥

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

🚑 EMS Week — Day 5

At the end of the day, EMS is about people.

The people answering the calls.
The people behind the scenes.
The people serving this community every day.

Some moments are stressful.
Some are emotional.
Some are chaotic.
And some become memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

To all EMS providers — thank you for everything you do for your communities.

And to the community we proudly serve:thank you for your continued support. 💙

05/22/2026

🚑 EMS Week — Day 4 Did You Know?

No two shifts are ever the same.

One day may involve:
🚑 a medical emergency
🔥 a vehicle fire
🩺 patient care
🚗 a crash on the highway
🏠 helping someone after a fall
💉 advanced medical treatment
🚒 assisting on a fire scene

That unpredictability is part of what makes EMS both challenging and rewarding.

05/21/2026

🚑 EMS Week — Day 3

EMS is about much more than emergency calls.

Our crews also spend time:
💙 teaching CPR
💙 attending community events
💙 providing public education
💙 helping residents learn fire and medical safety
💙 connecting with the community we serve

Sometimes the best emergency is the one that never happens because someone was prepared.

05/20/2026

🚑 EMS Week — Day 2 Did You Know?

One thing most people never see?

The hours spent behind the scenes.

EMS providers don’t just respond to emergencies — they also spend countless hours:
📋 documenting patient care
📚 training
🩺 reviewing medical protocols
🚑 maintaining certifications
🧠 preparing for the next call

The learning never really stops in EMS.

05/19/2026

🚑 EMS Week — Day 1 Did You Know?

Before the first 911 call ever comes in, the work has already started.

Every shift begins with:
✔ checking equipment
✔ testing monitors
✔ restocking medications
✔ preparing the ambulance
✔ making sure everything is ready for the day

Because when emergencies happen, there’s no time to realize something is missing.

This is where the shift begins.