Edition of Sept. 6-12

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 87

Fire Runs Aug. 24-30

Structure fire: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
Person in distress: 2
Person in distress: 9
Cover assignment/standby: 2
Dispatched/canceled en route: 1
Wrong location/no emergency found: 1
Controlled burning: 2
Hazmat release investigation with no hazmat: 1
False alarm/call: 1
System/detector malfunction: 7
Unintentional system/detector: 3

Total: 119

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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