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1. Do you have CPR classes?

The first Thursday of every month is certification for Heartsaver CPR with AED. It is a two-year certification and the cost is $50.

The second and third Thursdays of every month are BLS for the Healthcare Professional Training.
The second Thursday is for new certifcations. It is for a two-year certification and the cost is $50.
The third Thursday is for Re-Certification for BLS for the Healthcare Provider. This can only be attended by those who have a card that is within 30 days of expiration.
There is reciprocity for those who have a Red Cross CPR card. Again expiration can be no longer than 30 days prior to the class. The cost for re-certiifcation is $35.

Heartsaver First Aid and Pediatric First Aid, (which is required by DCFS for daycare providers), is offered periodically through the year. The cost is $50.

For more information, contact the Fire Department at (847) 537-0995.

View the Fire Department Calendar

2. Can I go to the hospital of my choice if I call the ambulance?

By State law, the ambulance must transport all unstable patients to the closest hospital.

If a patient is stable and medical control approves, the ambulance will transport to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, or Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park.

Transports to Lutheran General Hospital would only be done for certain trauma patients, or other special situations.

If you wish to be transported to any other hospital the BGFD paramedics will contact medical control for permission and call a private ambulance to transport you to another hospital.

3. Can I burn leaves or garbage at my house and have an outdoor fireplace?

You can not burn any leaves or garbage within the Village limits.

Commercial outdoor fireplaces are allowed in Buffalo Grove, but only logs or charcoal may be used in them.

4. How can I get a copy of my ambulance report?

Patients only may receive a copy of their ambulance report for free. An authorization form must be filled out. The form may be filled out at Fire Department Headquarters, 1051 Highland Grove Drive; Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm or downloaded and sent in. Report request form

5. How do I get a copy of my fire report?

You may fill out a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Form and send or bring it to:
Fire Department Headquarters
1051 Highland Grove Dr.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

There is no charge for a copy of the report.

FOIA Information

6. What does an ISO Rating of 2 mean?

The ISO Rating is a measure of the level of fire protection provided to the residents of Buffalo Grove.

ISO Class 2 Rating

7. My child has been playing with matches or lighters, what do I do?

The Buffalo Grove Fire Prevention Bureau has a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program. Contact the Bureau at (847) 520-1533 or (847) 537-0995 and ask for Inspector Skip Hart.

Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention

8. Where can I get my blood pressure taken?

The Fire Department provides free blood pressure screenings 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. They are only provided at the headquarters because personnel at the other stations might be out on calls, training, or on other assignments.

Fire Department Headquarters
1051 Highland Grove Dr.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089