The Norwood Park Fire Protection District is responsible for providing Fire Protection and Emergency Medical services to the Villages of Norridge, Harwood Heights and Norwood Park Township.

We currently run approximately 3500 calls per year. We belong to MABAS (mutual aid box alarm system) Division 20 along with 17 other surrounding towns. This allows us to receive and give aid to these other communities in case of any type of emergency or disaster. Our manpower consist of 1 Chief, 1 Deputy Chief, 1 Fire Inspector, 1 Administrative Assistant on days and 3 Shift Commanders, 3 Lieutenants and 27 Firefighter/Emt/Paramedics on 24 hour shift. Equipment protecting the citizens and their property consist of 3 Engines (pumpers), 1 Aerial Platform, 1 Command Car and 3 Advanced Life Support Ambulances.