Trained paramedics are on hand to do blood pressure screenings for residents. Just stop by Station 3 at 1440 S. Ardmore Ave. or Station 2 at 102 W. Plymouth from 7:00 A.M until 9:00 P.M.

Also, paramedics are available the first Friday of every month from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon for blood pressure checks at the Community Recreation Building located at 320 E. Wildwood.

Link to our Public Education Programs page to access great information for kids.

The Fire Dept. offers American Heart Assn. Heartsaver CPR/AED for the layperson and BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Class .  Classes are offered each month.  All classes are taught at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa Ave. in Villa Park by Villa Park Fire Dept. paramedics. Student receive a 2-year certification card after completion of the class. 

2012 Scheduled Classes

Heartsaver CPR/AED Class - Fee $35 * full class
Wed., April 25, 2012
6 - 10 p.m.

Heartsaver First Aid Class - Fee $45 * full class
Wed., April 26, 2012
6 - 10 p.m.

If you register for both CPR/AED and First Aid, the fee is $70.
That's a savings of $10!

BLS for Healthcare Provider - Fee $45 * full class
Wed., May 23, 2012
6 - 10 p.m.

CALL THE VILLA PARK FD AT  (630) 833-5350 TO REGISTER

Unfortunately, the Fire Department can't be called to help get your cat out of a tree or remove a raccoon from your attic, but there are places that can help you:

ABC Wildlife (630) 870-7175 can set traps to humanely remove wild animals from your home.

Willowbrook Wildlife (630) 942-6200 will take injured or abandoned wildlife.

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Tips and Safety messages for using outdoor barbecue grills

Excerpts from the Village Ordinances explain open burning and outdoor fireplace regulations.

Visit our FAQ page for Q&A on Smoke Detectors.

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