Frequently Asked Questions

Below are questions along with their answers that we get calls about often. If your question is not answered below, please feel free to call our office at (815) 838-0250.
Contact FF/PM Danielle Fary at Dfary@homerfire.org to set up car seat check.
If you see smoke, call 911. NEVER assume that it is a controlled burn.
YES. You need to call 911 in order to have someone dispatched to you. We are not able to dispatch Fire/EMS personnel through our office.
All of our personnel are paramedics and the engines have the ALS equipment to provide care until the ambulance arrives. Depending on the nature of the call, more personnel may be needed to assist with patient care or moving the patient.
There are times when we are responding that we receive information that the emergency has been downgraded and either equipment on the scene is handling or we can continue as a non emergency.
Please call 815-838-5006 to set up any events.
Yes, we offer CPR classes, click the CPR link for further info.
The District does not sell vehicle stickers. The Homer Township Professional Firefighters Local 4223 has vehicle stickers available for purchase. Please contact one of the stations for more information. A list of stations and phone numbers are located above under the Stations link.
Some of the traffic lights are equipped with sensors to assist us when responding to a call. The flashing white light indicates a vehicle behind or ahead of you has captured the light and should be turning green. A solid white light indicates a vehicle is approaching from the side and the light should turn red. Either way, use caution and look around for emergency vehicles.
Our office does not handle the ambulance billing. Please contact our Billing Service, Andres Medical Billing, with your questions. You can reach them at (847) 577-8811.