50 Years of Exceptional Pre-Hospital Care: Silver Cross EMS System one of the Busiest in the State
50 Years of Care: System one of the Busiest in the State
50 Years of Exceptional Pre-Hospital Care: Silver Cross EMS System one of the Busiest in the State
50 Years of Exceptional Pre-Hospital Care: Silver Cross EMS System one of the Busiest in the State
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, ambulances were a far cry from what they are today. Patients were transported in repurposed station wagons, panel vans or hearses – the only vehicles big enough carry a patient on a stretcher. Their contents: a simple first aid kit.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, ambulances were a far cry from what they are today. Patients were transported in repurposed station wagons, panel vans or hearses – the only vehicles big enough to carry a patient on a stretcher. Their contents: a simple first aid kit.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, ambulances were a far cry from what they are today. Patients were transported in repurposed station wagons, panel vans or hearses – the only vehicles big enough to carry a patient on a stretcher. Their contents: a simple first aid kit.
the late 1960s and early 1970s, ambulances a far cry from they today. were transported in wagons, panel hearses – the vehicles enough to carry a patient on a stretcher. Their contents: simple first aid CPR nearly to in
CPR was nearly impossible to perform in such tight quarters so lifesaving care “in the field” took a backseat; the real priority was getting to the nearest hospital!
CPR was nearly impossible to perform in such tight quarters so lifesaving care “in the field” took a backseat; the real priority was getting to the nearest hospital!
CPR was nearly impossible to perform in such tight quarters so lifesaving care “in the field” took a backseat; the real priority was getting to the nearest hospital!
lifesaving “in the took backseat; the real priority was getting to the nearest hospital!
But that all changed in 1973 when the national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act established 300 EMS systems around the country, with a focus on formal first responder training, EMS radio communications and effective ambulance design.
that all in 1973 when the Emergency Medical (EMS) Act 300 EMS with focus on formal first responder training, radio communications and effective ambulance design.
But that all changed in 1973 when the national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act established 300 EMS systems around the country, with a focus on formal first responder training, EMS radio communications and effective ambulance design.
But that all changed in 1973 when the national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act established 300 EMS systems around the country, with a focus on formal first responder training, EMS radio communications and effective ambulance design.
“As we’ve grown and matured, we’ve also changed the care we can provide. Early paramedics had minimal amounts of equipment. Today, there are advanced cardiac monitors, defibrillators, cardiac medications and other resuscitation measures in place.”
“As we’ve grown and matured, we’ve also changed the care we can provide. Early paramedics had minimal amounts of equipment. Today, there are advanced cardiac monitors, defibrillators, cardiac medications and other resuscitation measures in place.”
“As grown and matured, we’ve also changed the we can provide. Early paramedics had Today, are cardiac monitors, defibrillators, cardiac medications and other resuscitation measures place.”
“As we’ve grown and matured, we’ve also changed the care we can provide. Early paramedics had minimal amounts of equipment. Today, there are advanced cardiac monitors, defibrillators, cardiac medications and other resuscitation measures in place.”
Joliet Fire Department
Joliet Fire Department
Joliet Fire Department
Chief Jeff Carey, a 1996 graduate of the Silver Cross paramedic program, originally set his sights on a firefighting career. But that changed when he saw the positive impact EMS providers had on people suffering life-threatening health emergencies.
Chief Jeff Carey, a 1996 graduate of the Silver Cross paramedic program, originally set his sights on a firefighting career. But that changed when he saw the positive impact EMS providers had on people suffering life-threatening health emergencies.
Fire Department Jeff a 1996 graduate the Silver paramedic program, originally set his sights on a firefighting career. But that saw the impact EMS had on people life-threatening health emergencies.
Chief Jeff Carey, a 1996 graduate of the Silver Cross paramedic program, originally set his sights on a firefighting career. But that changed when he saw the positive impact EMS providers had on people suffering life-threatening health emergencies.
Dr. Mikolajczak often fields these calls –even in the middle of the night. “There are emergency nurses and doctors in the emergency rooms who can help,” said Dr. Mikolajczak. “But sometimes, they’re faced with a case that’s not going as expected and need a little extra support. My cell phone is on all night.”
Dr. Mikolajczak often fields these calls –even in the middle of the night. “There are emergency nurses and doctors in the emergency rooms who can help,” said Dr. Mikolajczak. “But sometimes, they’re faced with a case that’s not going as expected and need a little extra support. My cell phone is on all night.”
Dr. Mikolajczak often fields these calls –even in the middle of the night. “There are emergency nurses and doctors in the emergency rooms who can help,” said Dr. Mikolajczak. “But sometimes, they’re faced with a case that’s not going as expected and need a little extra support. My cell phone is on all night.”
Silver Cross Hospital immediately aspired to form its own EMS System. In May 1975, the dream was realized when the Illinois Department of Public Health approved the Will/Grundy EMS System as the 10th in Illinois, with Silver Cross Hospital as its Resource Hospital. (The name was changed to Silver Cross EMS in 2012.)
Silver Cross Hospital immediately aspired to form its own EMS System. In May 1975, the dream was realized when the Illinois Department of Public Health approved the Will/Grundy EMS System as the 10th in Illinois, with Silver Cross Hospital as its Resource Hospital. (The name was changed to Silver Cross EMS in 2012.)
Silver Cross Hospital immediately aspired to form its own EMS System. In May 1975, the dream was realized when the Illinois Department of Public Health approved the Will/Grundy EMS System as the 10th in Illinois, with Silver Cross Hospital as its Resource Hospital. (The name was changed to Silver Cross EMS in 2012.)
its own In May 1975, the dream was realized when the Illinois Department of Public Health approved the Will/Grundy EMS System as the 10th in Illinois, with its Resource Hospital. name changed to in 2012.)
While the System started with only 1 Fire Department, 6 EMS personnel, and 3 associate hospitals, today, Silver Cross EMS consists of 34 fire departments, ambulance services, and dispatch centers. Region 7, which Silver Cross is part of, includes five associate hospitals, and 2,000+ actively licensed personnel, providers, and state-of-the-art EMS vehicles.
While the System started with only 1 Fire Department, 6 EMS personnel, and 3 associate hospitals, today, Silver Cross EMS consists of 34 fire departments, ambulance services, and dispatch centers. Region 7, which Silver Cross is part of, includes five associate hospitals, and 2,000+ actively licensed personnel, providers, and state-of-the-art EMS vehicles.
While the started only Fire Department, 6 EMS personnel, and 3 associate hospitals, today, consists of fire departments, services, and centers. 7, is part includes associate and 2,000+ licensed personnel, providers, and state-of-the-art EMS vehicles.
While the System started with only 1 Fire Department, 6 EMS personnel, and 3 associate hospitals, today, Silver Cross EMS consists of 34 fire departments, ambulance services, and dispatch centers. Region 7, which Silver Cross is part of, includes five associate hospitals, and 2,000+ actively licensed personnel, providers, and state-of-the-art EMS vehicles.
“In the fire service, EMS is so much a part what we he explained. “I 5, it busiest ambulance the time. We running calls, and you see the have on I up staying on the ambulance my entire career until I promoted to
“In the fire service, EMS is so much a part of what we do,” he explained. “I was assigned to Ambulance 5, and it was our busiest ambulance at the time. We started running so many calls, and you see the effect you have on people’s lives. I ended up staying on the ambulance my entire career until I was promoted to lieutenant.”
“In the fire service, EMS is so much a part of what we do,” he explained. “I was assigned to Ambulance 5, and it was our busiest ambulance at the time. We started running so many calls, and you see the effect you have on people’s lives. I ended up staying on the ambulance my entire career until I was promoted to lieutenant.”
“In the fire service, EMS is so much a part of what we do,” he explained. “I was assigned to Ambulance 5, and it was our busiest ambulance at the time. We started running so many calls, and you see the effect you have on people’s lives. I ended up staying on the ambulance my entire career until I was promoted to lieutenant.”
As the resource hospital for Silver Cross EMS, Silver Cross Hospital offers online continuing education as well as on-site training whenever possible to demonstrate new equipment or procedures. And no matter which hospital an ambulance may be transporting to, Silver Cross EMS is calling the shots!
As the resource hospital for Silver Cross EMS, Silver Cross Hospital offers online continuing education as well as on-site training whenever possible to demonstrate new equipment or procedures. And no matter which hospital an ambulance may be transporting to, Silver Cross EMS is calling the shots!
Dr. often fields these –in the of the “There emergency and doctors the can said Dr. sometimes, they’re faced with a case that’s not going as expected and need a little support. My cell on all the resource Silver EMS, Silver Cross Hospital offers online continuing education as well on-site training possible to demonstrate new equipment And matter which hospital an ambulance may be transporting to, Silver Cross EMS is shots!
As the resource hospital for Silver Cross EMS, Silver Cross Hospital offers online continuing education as well as on-site training whenever possible to demonstrate new equipment or procedures. And no matter which hospital an ambulance may be transporting to, Silver Cross EMS is calling the shots!
Dr. Mikolajczak noted that certain calls— especially those involving children—can difficult responders, with the best training. have team here to them through said.
Dr. Mikolajczak noted that certain calls— especially those involving children—can be emotionally difficult for responders, even with the best training. “We have a great team here to help them through it,” he said.
Dr. Mikolajczak noted that certain calls— especially those involving children—can be emotionally difficult for responders, even with the best training. “We have a great team here to help them through it,” he said.
Dr. Mikolajczak noted that certain calls— especially those involving children—can be emotionally difficult for responders, even with the best training. “We have a great team here to help them through it,” he said.
Chief O’Connor also praised the EMS staff, including Marilyn Zanelli, EMS System Operations Coordinator; Program Administrative Director Jill Pateros, RN; and EMS Manager and Paramedic Program Dean of Students Lori Chiappetta, RN. “They make you feel like we’re all in this together,” O’Connor added.
Chief O’Connor also praised the EMS staff, including Marilyn Zanelli, EMS System Operations Coordinator; Director Pateros, EMS Manager Paramedic Dean of Students Lori Chiappetta, RN. “They make you feel like we’re all in this together,” added.
Chief O’Connor also praised the EMS staff, including Marilyn Zanelli, EMS System Operations Coordinator; Program Administrative Director Jill Pateros, RN; and EMS Manager and Paramedic Program Dean of Students Lori Chiappetta, RN. “They make you feel like we’re all in this together,” O’Connor added.
Chief O’Connor also praised the EMS staff, including Marilyn Zanelli, EMS System Operations Coordinator; Program Administrative Director Jill Pateros, RN; and EMS Manager and Paramedic Program Dean of Students Lori Chiappetta, RN. “They make you feel like we’re all in this together,” O’Connor added.
Lockport Fire Chief John O’Connor, a 25-year graduate of Silver Cross EMS,
Lockport Fire Chief John O’Connor, a 25-year graduate of Silver Cross EMS,
Fire John O’Connor, a 25-year graduate Silver EMS,
Lockport Fire Chief John O’Connor, a 25-year graduate of Silver Cross EMS,
Since its inception, Silver Cross Hospital has been the initial training course location for more than 3,000 Paramedics, EMTs, Intermediates, pre-hospital RNs, emergency communications RNs and emergency medical dispatchers.
its inception, Silver Hospital has been the training course location more than 3,000 Paramedics, EMTs, Intermediates, pre-hospital RNs, emergency communications RNs and emergency medical dispatchers.
Since its inception, Silver Cross Hospital has been the initial training course location for more than 3,000 Paramedics, EMTs, Intermediates, pre-hospital RNs, emergency communications RNs and emergency medical dispatchers.
Since its inception, Silver Cross Hospital has been the initial training course location for more than 3,000 Paramedics, EMTs, Intermediates, pre-hospital RNs, emergency communications RNs and emergency medical dispatchers.
all, the system consists Paramedics, Pre-Hospital RN’s, RN’s, Emergency Medical Responders, Lead and Emergency Medical Dispatchers responding to in communities
In all, the system consists of Paramedics, EMTs, Pre-Hospital RN’s, Emergency Communication RN’s, Emergency Medical Responders, Lead Instructors and Emergency Medical Dispatchers responding to emergencies in our communities 24/7.
In all, the system consists of Paramedics, EMTs, Pre-Hospital RN’s, Emergency Communication RN’s, Emergency Medical Responders, Lead Instructors and Emergency Medical Dispatchers responding to emergencies in our communities 24/7.
In all, the system consists of Paramedics, EMTs, Pre-Hospital RN’s, Emergency Communication RN’s, Emergency Medical Responders, Lead Instructors and Emergency Medical Dispatchers responding to emergencies in our communities 24/7.
“When the system began in 1975, emergency medicine in Dr. Mikolajczak, Medical of EMS.
“When the system began in 1975, emergency medicine was in its infancy,” explains Dr. David Mikolajczak, Medical Director of Silver Cross EMS.
“When the system began in 1975, emergency medicine was in its infancy,” explains Dr. David Mikolajczak, Medical Director of Silver Cross EMS.
“When the system began in 1975, emergency medicine was in its infancy,” explains Dr. David Mikolajczak, Medical Director of Silver Cross EMS.
Today, every EMS professional and firefighter in the Joliet Fire Department is a paramedic, the highest level of pre-hospital providers, and the majority were trained by Silver Cross EMS. “It’s been almost 30 years, and the stuff we did as a medic then and the stuff they’re doing now, is so much more advanced. That’s why you see medics being used more and more in hospital settings and in clinical settings, because their scope of practice has broadened.”
Today, every EMS professional and firefighter in the Joliet Fire Department is a paramedic, the highest level of pre-hospital providers, and the majority were trained by Silver Cross EMS. “It’s been almost 30 years, and the stuff we did as a medic then and the stuff they’re doing now, is so much more advanced. That’s why you see medics being used more and more in hospital settings and in clinical settings, because their scope of practice has broadened.”
Today, EMS professional and firefighter in the Joliet Fire Department is a paramedic, the level providers, and the majority were trained Cross “It’s been 30 years, and the we did as a medic then and the stuff they’re doing now, is so much more advanced. why see medics being and more hospital and in settings, because their has
Today, every EMS professional and firefighter in the Joliet Fire Department is a paramedic, the highest level of pre-hospital providers, and the majority were trained by Silver Cross EMS. “It’s been almost 30 years, and the stuff we did as a medic then and the stuff they’re doing now, is so much more advanced. That’s why you see medics being used more and more in hospital settings and in clinical settings, because their scope of practice has broadened.”
added, “The Silver Cross EMS System is one of the best in the state. The education they provide is top-notch, and they are there to help whenever you need it.”
added, “The Silver Cross EMS System is one of the best in the state. The they is top-notch, they there help you
added, “The Silver Cross EMS System is one of the best in the state. The education they provide is top-notch, and they are there to help whenever you need it.”
added, “The Silver Cross EMS System is one of the best in the state. The education they provide is top-notch, and they are there to help whenever you need it.”
Silver Cross as a Resource Hospital EMS provides vital services EMS 24/7, questions medications, procedures, and destination decisions on the a
Silver Cross as a Resource Hospital
Silver Cross as a Resource Hospital
Silver Cross EMS provides vital support services for EMS providers 24/7, answering questions about medications, procedures, and destination decisions based on the severity of a patient’s condition.
Silver Cross as a Resource Hospital Silver Cross EMS provides vital support services for EMS providers 24/7, answering questions about medications, procedures, and destination decisions based on the severity of a patient’s condition.
Silver Cross EMS provides vital support services for EMS providers 24/7, answering questions about medications, procedures, and destination decisions based on the severity of a patient’s condition.
Gramlich, Coordinator for Fire echoed that. “We called them for support when we had a pediatric cardiac patient,” said. and they knew They us asked how were doing and needed further support. That makes a crew feel appreciated.”
Kim Gramlich, EMS Coordinator for the Wilmington Fire Protection District, echoed that. “We called them for support when we had a pediatric cardiac patient,” she said. “It was emotional, and they knew that. They called us afterward and asked how we were doing and if we needed any further support. That makes a crew feel appreciated.”
Kim Gramlich, EMS Coordinator for the Wilmington Fire Protection District, echoed that. “We called them for support when we had a pediatric cardiac patient,” she said. “It was emotional, and they knew that. They called us afterward and asked how we were doing and if we needed any further support. That makes a crew feel appreciated.”
Kim Gramlich, EMS Coordinator for the Wilmington Fire Protection District, echoed that. “We called them for support when we had a pediatric cardiac patient,” she said. “It was emotional, and they knew that. They called us afterward and asked how we were doing and if we needed any further support. That makes a crew feel appreciated.”
Chances are, if or a one needs an ambulance, the prehospital providers who arrive at your door have been trained by Silver Cross EMS. And the resource hospital, Cross is every step your care, arrive at hospital.
Chances are, if you or a loved one needs an ambulance, the prehospital providers who arrive at your door have been trained by Silver Cross EMS. And as the resource hospital, Silver Cross is overseeing every step of your care, until you arrive at the hospital.
Chances are, if you or a loved one needs an ambulance, the prehospital providers who arrive at your door have been trained by Silver Cross EMS. And as the resource hospital, Silver Cross is overseeing every step of your care, until you arrive at the hospital.
Chances are, if you or a loved one needs an ambulance, the prehospital providers who arrive at your door have been trained by Silver Cross EMS. And as the resource hospital, Silver Cross is overseeing every step of your care, until you arrive at the hospital.
“EMS providers make a difference every day,” Chiappetta added. “Just ask the people whose lives they’ve saved.
“EMS providers make a difference every day,” Chiappetta added. “Just ask the people whose lives they’ve saved.
providers make difference every day,” Chiappetta added. “Just ask the people whose lives they’ve saved.
“EMS providers make a difference every day,” Chiappetta added. “Just ask the people whose lives they’ve saved.
Lockport Fire Chief John O’Connor
oliet Fire Chief Jeff Carey
Dr. David Mikolajczak Medical Director, EMS
Lockport Fire Chief John O’Connor
oliet Fire Chief Jeff Carey
Dr. David Mikolajczak Medical Director, EMS
Lockport Fire Chief John O’Connor
J oliet Fire Chief Jeff Carey
Dr. David Mikolajczak Medical Director, EMS
Chief John
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Jeff Carey
Dr. David Director,
A 50-Year History of our EMS System
A 50-Year History of our EMS System
A 50-Year History of our EMS System
A 50-Year History of our EMS System
May 1975 Silver Cross Hospital and the Will/Grundy EMS System obtain approval as the 10th EMS System in Illinois with Dr. Irving Rudman as EMS MD.
May 1975 Silver Cross Hospital and the Will/Grundy EMS System obtain approval as the 10th EMS System in Illinois with Dr. Irving Rudman as EMS MD.
May 1975 Silver Cross and EMS obtain approval the 10th EMS System in Illinois with Dr. Irving Rudman EMS
May 1975 Silver Cross Hospital and the Will/Grundy EMS System obtain approval as the 10th EMS System in Illinois with Dr. Irving Rudman as EMS MD.
June 1975 The System graduates its first Paramedic class of 12 and makes plans to hold 2 to 4 classes a year to help EMS provider agencies become operational and adequately staffed. Also that year, Dr. Nancy Caroline begins work on the first paramedic training course and textbook.
June 1975 The System graduates its first Paramedic class of 12 and makes plans to hold 2 to 4 classes a year to help EMS provider agencies become operational and adequately staffed. Also that year, Dr. Nancy Caroline begins work on the first paramedic training course and textbook.
June 1975 The System graduates its first Paramedic class of 12 and makes plans to hold 2 to 4 classes a year to help EMS provider agencies become operational and adequately staffed. Also that year, Dr. Nancy Caroline begins work on the first paramedic training course and textbook.
1976 Lemont Fire Protection District joins the System.
1976 Lemont Fire Protection District joins the System.
June 1975 The graduates its Paramedic class of 12 and makes plans to hold 2 to 4 classes a year to help EMS agencies become and adequately staffed. Also year, Dr. Caroline begins work on the first paramedic training and Lemont Fire Protection the System.
1976 Lemont Fire Protection District joins the System.
1977 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) produces the first EMT-P National Standard Curriculum.
1977 The National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) produces the first EMT-P National Standard Curriculum.
1977 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) produces the first EMT-P National Standard Curriculum.
1977 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) produces the first EMT-P National Standard Curriculum.
1979 National accreditation begins, and Silver Cross EMS readies itself for the accreditation process.
1979 National accreditation begins, and Silver Cross EMS readies itself for the accreditation process.
1979 National accreditation begins, and Silver itself the process.
1979 National accreditation begins, and Silver Cross EMS readies itself for the accreditation process.
1980 Dr. Rudman hands the reins over to Dr. Brent Scott as EMS MD. The System unveils its first Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policy & Procedure manual.
1980 Dr. Rudman hands the reins over to Dr. Brent Scott as EMS MD. The System unveils its first Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policy & Procedure manual.
1980 Dr. Rudman hands the reins over to Dr. Brent Scott as EMS MD. The System unveils its first Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policy & Procedure manual.
1980 Dr. hands the reins over to Brent Scott as EMS The System unveils its first Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policy & becomes 1st program in Illinois and 9th in the the Committee on Allied and of the American Medical
1983 Will/Grundy becomes the 1st program in Illinois and 9th in the nation to earn accreditation by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association. The revamped Paramedic class is 8 months long with 231 classroom hours, 108 clinical hours and field time during class. Channahon is the first agency in the State to achieve intermediate life support (ILS) status.
1983 Will/Grundy becomes the 1st program in Illinois and 9th in the nation to earn accreditation by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association. The revamped Paramedic class is 8 months long with 231 classroom hours, 108 clinical hours and field time during class. Channahon is the first agency in the State to achieve intermediate life support (ILS) status.
Paramedic class is 8 months long with 231 classroom hours, 108 clinical hours and field time during class. Channahon is the agency in the State to achieve (ILS)
1983 Will/Grundy becomes the 1st program in Illinois and 9th in the nation to earn accreditation by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association. The revamped Paramedic class is 8 months long with 231 classroom hours, 108 clinical hours and field time during class. Channahon is the first agency in the State to achieve intermediate life support (ILS) status.
1985 Silver Cross EMS turns 10 and has grown to include 21 agencies and 4 affiliated hospitals.
1985 Silver Cross EMS turns 10 and has grown to include 21 agencies and 4 affiliated hospitals.
1985 Silver Cross EMS turns 10 and has grown to include 21 agencies and 4 affiliated hospitals.
Cross EMS turns 10 and has grown to include and 4 affiliated Hospital
1990 The new Silver Cross Emergency Department and in August Will/ Grundy Disaster Incident Response Truck responds to the scene of the devastating Plainfield Citgo, formerly Uno-Ven, becomes the industrial organization in U.S. to offer a fulltime fire department with advanced support service.
1990 The new Silver Cross Emergency Department opens, and in August the Will/ Grundy Disaster Incident Response Truck responds to the scene of the devastating Plainfield tornado. Citgo, formerly Uno-Ven, becomes the first industrial organization in the U.S. to offer a fulltime fire department with advanced life support (ALS) service.
1990 The new Silver Cross Emergency Department opens, and in August the Will/ Grundy Disaster Incident Response Truck responds to the scene of the devastating Plainfield tornado. Citgo, formerly Uno-Ven, becomes the first industrial organization in the U.S. to offer a fulltime fire department with advanced life support (ALS) service.
1990 The new Silver Cross Emergency Department opens, and in August the Will/ Grundy Disaster Incident Response Truck responds to the scene of the devastating Plainfield tornado. Citgo, formerly Uno-Ven, becomes the first industrial organization in the U.S. to offer a fulltime fire department with advanced life support (ALS) service.
1995 creates EMS regions Illinois to formalize responsibility, coordination and funding.
1995 IDPH creates EMS regions throughout Illinois to formalize responsibility, coordination and funding.
1995 IDPH creates EMS regions throughout Illinois to formalize responsibility, coordination and funding.
1995 IDPH creates EMS regions throughout Illinois to formalize responsibility, coordination and funding.
1998 very standing medical (SMO) go live in Region 7.
1998 The very first standing medical orders (SMO) go live in Region 7.
1998 The very first standing medical orders (SMO) go live in Region 7.
Silver Cross Emergency Medical Services System
Silver Cross Emergency Medical Services System
Silver Cross Emergency Medical Services System
Silver Cross Emergency Medical Services System
2003 An EMS Associate Degree becomes available through JJC.
2003 An EMS Associate Degree becomes available through JJC.
2003 An EMS Associate Degree becomes available through JJC.
2003 An EMS Associate Degree becomes available through JJC.
2005 IDPH initiates Lead Instructor licensure.
2005 IDPH initiates Lead Instructor licensure.
2005 IDPH initiates Lead Instructor licensure.
2005 IDPH initiates Lead Instructor licensure.
2006 The System’s first website, willgrundyems.org, live.
2006 The System’s first website, willgrundyems.org, goes live.
2006 The System’s first website, willgrundyems.org, goes live.
2006 The System’s first website, willgrundyems.org, goes live.
2007 EMS System changes to a trimester platform.
2007 Silver Cross EMS System changes to a trimester platform.
2007 Silver Cross EMS System changes to a trimester platform.
2007 Silver Cross EMS System changes to a trimester platform.
2008 Cross earns to build a replacement hospital in New Lenox.
2008 Silver Cross earns approval to build a replacement hospital in New Lenox.
2008 Silver Cross earns approval to build a replacement hospital in New Lenox.
2008 Silver Cross earns approval to build a replacement hospital in New Lenox.
Years of Service Excellence
Years of Service Excellence
Years of Service Excellence
Years of Service Excellence
2015 IDPH requires dispatch centers to join EMS Systems. Wescom, Joliet 9-1-1, Lincolnway, Orland EMDA and Kurtz dispatch centers join the Silver Cross EMS System. The EMS Education Center and staff are moved to a new classroom across from the Silver Cross ER.
2015 IDPH requires centers to join EMS Systems. Wescom, Joliet 9-1-1, Lincolnway, EMDA Kurtz centers join the Silver Cross EMS System. The EMS Center and are moved to a classroom across from the Silver Cross ER.
2015 IDPH requires dispatch centers to join EMS Systems. Wescom, Joliet 9-1-1, Lincolnway, Orland EMDA and Kurtz dispatch centers join the Silver Cross EMS System. The EMS Education Center and staff are moved to a new classroom across from the Silver Cross ER.
2015 IDPH requires dispatch centers to join EMS Systems. Wescom, Joliet 9-1-1, Lincolnway, Orland EMDA and Kurtz dispatch centers join the Silver Cross EMS System. The EMS Education Center and staff are moved to a new classroom across from the Silver Cross ER.
March of 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) declares COVID-19 a global pandemic. For the next 3 years, EMS providers, as well as all facets of medicine, adapt to new training methods.
March of 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) declares COVID-19 a global pandemic. For the next 3 years, EMS providers, as well as all facets of medicine, adapt to new training methods.
March of 2020 The World Health Organization declares a pandemic. For next years, EMS providers, as well as all facets of medicine, adapt to new training methods.
March of 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) declares COVID-19 a global pandemic. For the next 3 years, EMS providers, as well as all facets of medicine, adapt to new training methods.
1986 Silver Cross Hospital becomes a Level II Trauma Center, and the first National EMS Week is designated September 21-27, 1986.
1986 Silver Cross Hospital becomes a Level II Trauma Center, and the first National EMS Week is designated September 21-27, 1986.
1986 Silver Cross Hospital becomes a Level II Trauma Center, and the first National EMS Week is designated September 21-27, 1986.
becomes a Level II and the first National EMS Week is designated September 21-27,
1987 Dr. Brent Scott hands the reins over to Dr. William McConnell as EMS MD.
1987 Dr. Brent Scott hands the reins over to Dr. William McConnell as EMS MD.
1987 Dr. Brent Scott hands the reins over to Dr. William McConnell as EMS MD.
1987 Dr. Brent Scott hands the reins to Dr. McConnell as EMS MD.
2000 EMS System 25 years now includes departments, ambulance services, and six hospitals with 1,200+ Paramedics, EMTs, Intermediates, PHRNs, EMDs, and First
2009 Silver Cross Hospital’s Free Standing Emergency Center opens in Homer Glen.
2009 Silver Cross Hospital’s Free Standing Emergency Center opens in Homer Glen.
2009 Silver Cross Hospital’s Free Standing Emergency Center opens in Homer Glen.
PHRNs, ECRN, EMDs, and First Responders.
2000 Silver Cross EMS System celebrates 25 years and now includes 31 fire departments, ambulance services, and six hospitals with 1,200+ Paramedics, EMTs, Intermediates, PHRNs, ECRN, EMDs, and First Responders.
2000 Silver Cross EMS System celebrates 25 years and now includes 31 fire departments, ambulance services, and six hospitals with 1,200+ Paramedics, EMTs, Intermediates, PHRNs, ECRN, EMDs, and First Responders.
2022 Silver Cross EMS collaborates with area EMS provider agencies to install the STARMED backup communications system.
2022 Silver Cross EMS collaborates with area EMS provider agencies to install the STARMED backup communications system.
Cross EMS area EMS provider agencies to install the STARMED backup communications system.
2023 WHO declares the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023 WHO declares the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO declares the end the pandemic.
2001 Dr. William McConnell hands the reins to Dr. David Mikolajczak as EMS MD.
2001 Dr. William McConnell hands the reins to Dr. David Mikolajczak as EMS MD.
2001 William McConnell the David Mikolajczak EMS MD.
2001 Dr. William McConnell hands the reins to Dr. David Mikolajczak as EMS MD.
2012 Will/Grundy EMS is renamed Silver
EMS System to reflect Silver Cross Hospital’s eminent role as a resource hospital.
2012 Will/Grundy EMS is renamed Cross EMS System reflect Cross Hospital’s eminent role as a resource hospital.
2012 Will/Grundy EMS is renamed Silver Cross EMS System to reflect Silver Cross Hospital’s eminent role as a resource hospital.
2012 Will/Grundy EMS is renamed Silver Cross EMS System to reflect Silver Cross Hospital’s eminent role as a resource hospital.
May 2025 Silver Cross EMS celebrates 50 years of serving Region 7, training more than 3,000 pre-hospital providers along the way.
May 2025 Silver Cross EMS celebrates 50 years of serving Region 7, training more than 3,000 pre-hospital providers along the way.
May 2025 Silver Cross EMS celebrates 50 of serving Region 7, training 3,000 pre-hospital providers along the way.
May 2025 Silver Cross EMS celebrates 50 years of serving Region 7, training more than 3,000 pre-hospital providers along the way.
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For 50 years, Silver Cross has proudly served as the Resource Hospital for the area’s largest Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. What began in 1975 with 1 fire department, 6 EMS personnel and 3 associate hospitals has grown to 2,000+ EMS providers, 5 associate hospitals, and 34 fire departments, ambulance services and dispatch centers. During National EMS Week, Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross EMS salute all EMS providers for delivering exceptional care to every person, every time. WE CARE. FOR EVERYONE.
Fire Departments and Ambulance Services:
American Medical Response
Autobahn Country Club
Channahon Fire Protection District
Citgo Petroleum Refinery
Crete Township Fire Department
East Joliet Fire Department
Elwood Fire Protection District
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