The Broadview Fire Department has 26 Paramedics under the direction of the Loyola EMS system. Our Paramedics are staffed in an ALS Fire Engine or Ambulance.
Fire Inspector Martin Scafidi
“Our mission is to protect and preserve the lives and property of the citizens and visitors of the Village of Broadview and its surrounding communities.”
“Pre-Incident planning has allowed our Department to better understand the hazards and challenges we face daily.”
What are Pre-incident Plans?
Pre-incident planning can provide valuable information about an occupancy which can improve the ability of firefighters to respond effectively to a fire or other emergency at that location. Pre-incident planning addresses vital fire protection concerns, such as: building layout including access, contents, construction details, types and locations of built-in fire protection devices. It includes all data which can have an impact on decisions or actions taken during an emergency. Pre-plans also will be vital in the rescue of a fireman should he/she have an emergency during the incident. Pre-incident planning should be a joint venture between emergency services personnel and the occupants/owners of the property. A site map containing the following information is created after a interior / exterior site inspection is completed.
Occupancy Features
- Doors and Windows
- Power Shutoff
- Gas/LPG Shutoff
- Sprinkler (FDC) Connection
- Fire Alarm Panel
- Non-Usable Doors or Windows
- Special Hazards (Explosives, Chemicals, Flammables)
- Special Fire Suppression Systems (Halon, Carbon Dioxide, Foam, FM 200)
Occupancy Info
- Type of Business conducted
- Emergency Contact phone numbers
- Number or Employees
- Hours of Operation / Shifts
- Average number of Employees for each operational period
All members of the Broadview Fire Department through an established training program, review building preplans as a tabletop drill, as well as preform building walkthroughs. This effective training provides for a prompt response by a diverse organization of career firefighters.
All fire ordinances can be found here.
We offer various CPR classes throughout the year:
Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid – This is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult, child and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking. This course teaches skills with AHA’s research-proven Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback and guide the student’s learning of skills. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED used to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.
Friends & Family CPR Course – This course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, child CPR with breaths, adults and child AED use, infant CPR, and relief of choking in an adult, child or infant. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment by using the AHA’s research-proven Practice-While-Watching technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. Family & Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do NOT need a course completion card in CPR for their job. This course is ideal for schools and students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning how to save a life.
BLS Healthcare Provider – This BLS Instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on High-Quality CPR and team dynamics. This course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals with the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.
We also offer group CPR training to businesses and organizations within the Village of Broadview.
Please contact the office of the Fire Chief for pricing at dbryant@broadview-il.gov.
Fire Inspector, Martin Scafidi, works under the direction of Fire Chief Bryant.
The Fire Prevention Bureau enforces the adopted Fire codes, conduct inspections, review plans and investigates the cause and origin of fires. Our mission is to provide life-safety public education for residents, schools and businesses within the Village of Broadview.
Any Questions or inquiries please contact the Broadview Fire Prevention Bureau by phone, 708-343-6124 or email fireinspector@broadview-il.gov.
Cooking Safety
- “Keep an eye on what you fry.” Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or using an open flame.
Fireplaces, Space Heaters, Baseboards, etc.
- “3 feet from the heat.” Furniture, curtains, dish towels and anything that could catch fire are at least 3 feet from any type of heat source.
Smoking Safety
- Never smoke in bed.
Electrical and Appliance Safety
- Large and small appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.
Children Playing
- Matches and lighters are locked away.
Smoke Alarms
- Make sure you have working smoke alarms. Different types of smoke alarms, ionization and photoelectric, detect fire in different ways. Experts recommend having both types in your home.
- Change smoke alarm batteries every year unless it has a long-life battery.
- Replace smoke alarms every ten years.
- A combination of working smoke alarms and fire sprinklers decreases the risk of dying in a home fire
Home Fire Escape Plan
- At least twice a year, use your home fire escape plan to practice your 2-minute drill with all your family members. Practice makes perfect! After each fire drill, mark down your escape time.
Practice your 2-minute drill.
- Make sure everyone can escape in 2 minutes or less