Edition of Aug. 17-23

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 66

Fire Runs for Aug. 4-10

Vehicle fire: 1
Chemical release/toxic condition: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
Person in distress: 3
Service call/other: 1
Public service assistance: 10
Dispatched/canceled en route: 2
Wrong location/no emergency found: 1
False alarm/call: 1
System/detector malfunction: 3
Unintentional system/detector: 4

Total: 91

Contact Info

Woodstock Police

656 Lake Avenue

24 Hour Emergency Dial 911

24 Hour Non-Emergency (815) 338-2131

policedept@woodstockil.gov

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District
P.O. Box 423
435 East Judd Street
Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: (815) 338-2621
Fax: (815) 334-2010
Email: info@wfrd.org

Ambulance Billing Questions:
Phone: (630) 530-2988

McHenry County Sheriff

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
2200 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: 815-338-2144

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