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FAQs
I have/someone in my care has fallen and need(s) assistance. Who do I call?
Call 9-1-1
I smell gas or smoke but don't know if I should be concerned. Can someone check it out?
Call 9-1-1
I just received an ambulance bill; I am a resident of Lake Villa/Lindenhurst, do I have to pay?
You must first submit your bill to your health insurance company. If there is a balance and you are a resident of either Lake Villa or Lindenhurst, you may submit your bill and E.O.B. from your insurance to be reviewed. You will be contacted within 48-72 hours confirming approval or denial of your request.
Submit requests for review, including your bill and E.O.B. to: lvfpd@lakevillafpd.com
Non-residents will need to contact PBS (Paramedic Billing Services) directly to arrange payment of the ambulance bill.
I have questions about my ambulance bill. Who do I contact for more information?
Date of Service Prior to March 2025: Please contact our office at lvfpd@lakevillafpd.com or call (847) 356-7525.
Date of Service After/During March 2025: Contact Paramedic Billing Services (PBS) for any billing questions at (888) 461-2595 or at the PBS Website.
Where can I drop off expired fire extinguishers?
Visit SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, IL) at their website: www.SWALCO.org
Are you hiring?
Full-Time Members:
We work directly with IOS (Industrial/Organizational Solutions) which is a human resources consulting firm and test publisher, specializing in personnel selection for public safety agencies. Tests are performed periodically; after testing, a list will be made available to the hiring officers at LVFPD. Candidates will be contacted based on testing results.
Next Test Date: TBD
Visit IOS Website HERE
Part-Time Members:
We hire a limited number of part-time members at LVFPD. The applying individual must be certified as a firefighter and paramedic to be considered.
Do you perform Child Seat Safety Checks?
No, we do not offer child seat safety inspections. Inspections are offered at the following locations:
Antioch Fire Protection District, Station 1
By Appointment Only
835 Holbek Drive
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-5511
Grayslake Police Department
By Appointment Only
(847) 223-2341
Gurnee Police Station
100 N. O'Plaine Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 599-7000
What are the regulations for open burning?
You can find regulations for open burning HERE