Village of Dwight EMS

03/08/2026

🚑 International Women’s Day – Dwight EMS 🚑

Today, we recognize the incredible women of Dwight EMS, who make up a majority of our providers.

They are skillful, intelligent, and strong, while also being compassionate, caring, and dedicated to the patients and community we serve every day.

We are proud to recognize:

Cielo Aguirre, EMT
Jenny Allsworth, Paramedic
Alyssia Carahojn, Paramedic
Krista Courtney, Paramedic
Rachel Dyer, Paramedic
Madison Fraser, EMT
Courtney Giblin, EMT
Barbara Kuipers, Paramedic
Ariana Ramos, EMT
Jessica Sheldon, EMT
Cassandra Walsh, Paramedic
Kaila Youngblood, Paramedic

Thank you for everything you do. We couldn’t do it without you.

03/08/2026

🚨 Dwight EMS Public Safety Reminder 🚨

As we spring forward and set our clocks ahead, it’s the perfect time to take a few minutes to protect your home and family.

Changing the time twice a year is also a great reminder to check the safety devices that save lives — your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

🔥 Actionable Safety Tips:

• Change Batteries: Replace batteries in smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and emergency radios.

• Test Alarms: Press the test button to ensure the alarm is functioning properly.

• Check Expiration Dates: Smoke alarms generally last 10 years. Check the manufacture date on the back of the unit. If it is over 10 years old, replace the entire alarm.

• Clean Devices: Clear dust and debris from the sensing chamber using a vacuum or compressed air.

• Consider 10-Year Alarms: If you have 10-year sealed battery units, you do not need to change the battery, but you should still test the device regularly.

Taking just a few minutes today can help prevent tragedy tomorrow. Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms provide early warning and save lives.

03/06/2026

03/02/2026

Dwight EMS – February 2026
Dwight EMS responded to 127 calls in February — down 18.6% from January and down 9.9% from February 2025. About 70% of calls were in the Village of Dwight (102), with 25 calls outside the Village (Odell 8, Emington–Campus 6, Allen Twp 3, Dwight Fire Dist 2, mutual aid to other agencies 6).

Top categories: 73 medical transports, 19 medical no-transport, 14 cancelled prior to arrival, and 11 assists to the Fire Department.

Thank you to our crews and partner agencies for keeping our community covered.

02/17/2026

🚑 Big congratulations to our friends and mutual aid partners at MVK Rescue Squad District!

We’re proud of the entire crew for reaching the goal of becoming ALS licensed. That’s a huge achievement and will make a major impact on the emergency healthcare resources available across our rural communities.

We’ve always worked closely together, and we’re grateful to have such strong partners just down the road. We look forward to continuing to serve side by side when it matters most.

Congrats again, MVK — well deserved!

MVK Rescue Squad District is proud to announce that the service has officially upgraded to Advanced Life Support (ALS), effective immediately. This advancement significantly enhances the level of emergency medical care available to residents of Mazon, Verona, Kinsman, and the surrounding communities.
With this upgrade, MVK ambulances are now staffed with licensed paramedics capable of providing advanced, life-saving interventions. ALS services include cardiac monitoring, advanced airway management, IV/10 access, medication administration, and other critical prehospital treatments delivered at the scene and during transport.
“This upgrade reflects our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our community,” said MVK leadership. “By transitioning to ALS, we are ensuring that patients receive the highest level of emergency medical care as quickly as possible.” Serving the community proudly since 1982, MVK Rescue Squad District remains dedicated to professionalism, rapid response, and compassionate care. The ALS upgrade represents another milestone in the district’s long-standing mission to protect and serve.

02/06/2026

🚑 Dwight EMS — January 2026 Call Data

Total responses: 156 (5.4/day avg.)
A 15.6% increase from December 2025 and a 7.6% increase from January 2025.

Ambulance hours committed: 167 hours
(Total time our units were tied up on calls and responses.)

Day vs. Night: 90 day calls (58%) / 66 night calls (42%)
Outside-village responses: ~29%
(Calls in the fire district and nearby areas we cover and respond to.)

Call types (quick breakdown):
• 77 medical transports
• 19 medical (no transport)
• 8 motor vehicle crash-related
• 16 fire standby/assist
• 7 cancelled en route
• 11 citizen assists

Mutual aid: 28 total
• 7 given / 21 received

Training completed: 36 hours
Continuing education and hands-on skills training completed by our providers.

02/06/2026

🚑 Introducing Our New Dwight EMS Logo! 🚑

We’re proud to share a fresh new look for Dwight Emergency Medical Services — designed by our own providers to better represent the community we serve.

This modernized logo aligns with the Village’s new branding, reflects our Route 66 heritage, and features a color scheme that matches our ambulances and department identity.

Same great service. Same dedicated team. Modern new look.

01/23/2026

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We are excited to launch our brand new website!

Our updated website is designed to be more user-friendly, informative, and accessible, making it easier for residents, businesses, and visitors to find what you need.
www.dwightillinois.org

01/22/2026

🚑 EXTREME COLD SAFETY ALERT (Thu, Jan 22, 2026)
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook highlighting a significant excessive cold risk, with dangerously low wind chills.

Protect yourself + your family (hypothermia & frostbite prevention):
🧥 Dress in layers: moisture-wicking base layer + insulating middle + wind/water-resistant outer layer.
🧤 Cover exposed skin: hat, face covering, scarf, mittens/gloves, warm socks + insulated boots.
⏱️ Limit time outside: frostbite can happen fast—as little as ~10 minutes in these wind chills.
🚗 If you must travel: keep a winter kit (blanket, charger, gloves/hat, water/snacks) and tell someone your route.

Know the warning signs
❄️ Frostbite: numbness, tingling, pale/gray skin, “waxy” or hard skin.
➡️ Get inside, warm the area gently (warm water/body heat), don’t rub, and get medical help if severe.

🥶 Hypothermia: intense shivering, confusion, slurred speech, clumsiness, drowsiness.
➡️ Call 911, move to warmth, remove wet clothes, wrap in blankets, warm gradually.

🏠 Home safety (pipes + heat):
🚰 Prevent frozen pipes: let faucets drip, open cabinet doors under sinks, insulate exposed pipes, know where your main shutoff is.
🔥 Heat safely: keep space heaters 3+ feet from anything flammable; never use ovens/grills to heat indoors.

🐾 Pets:
Keep pets indoors and limit outdoor time.

❤️ Check on others:
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors—especially anyone living alone or without reliable heat.

If it’s an emergency or you suspect hypothermia/frostbite: call 911.

01/19/2026

☕🚑🚒 Fueling the Front Line 🚒🚑☕

Dwight EMS and Dwight Fire were proud to stop by and support our newest local business — Dunkin’ Donuts 🍩☕

When you run 24/7, caffeine isn’t optional… it’s essential 😄
Welcome to town, Dunkin’! We’re glad to have you here keeping our crews (and the community) energized.