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Pediatric and Neonatal Transport: Why a Specialized Team Matters

A 6-pound newborn and a 250-pound adult cannot be transported the same way. Adult protocols, equipment, and dosing don't scale down to fit a smaller body.
Northwest Rescue EMT candidates in a classroom training session as part of the path to becoming an EMT in Illinois.
Training
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How to Become an EMT in Illinois: The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Simple steps ensure faster response when seconds count
Northwest Rescue crew loading a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance during interfacility transport operations in Illinois.
Operations
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911 vs. Interfacility Transport: What's the Difference and When Do You Need Each?

Simple steps ensure faster response when seconds count
Northwest Rescue ambulance with red emergency lights activated in the station bay, illustrating when to call 911 versus driving to the ER.
Safety
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When to Call 911 vs. When to Drive to the ER: A Practical Guide

Simple steps ensure faster response when seconds count
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Northwest Rescue EMT candidates in a classroom training session as part of the path to becoming an EMT in Illinois.
Training
7
min read

How to Become an EMT in Illinois: The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

If you're thinking about becoming an EMT in Illinois, you're in a great spot. The state needs first responders. Training is more accessible than it's ever been.
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Northwest Rescue paramedic caring for a young patient during pediatric and neonatal transport in northern Illinois.
Operations
7
min read

Pediatric and Neonatal Transport: Why a Specialized Team Matters

A 6-pound newborn and a 250-pound adult cannot be transported the same way. Adult protocols, equipment, and dosing don't scale down to fit a smaller body.
Northwest Rescue crew loading a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance during interfacility transport operations in Illinois.
Operations
6
min read

911 vs. Interfacility Transport: What's the Difference and When Do You Need Each?

Simple steps ensure faster response when seconds count
Northwest Rescue ambulance with red emergency lights activated in the station bay, illustrating when to call 911 versus driving to the ER.
Safety
5
min read

When to Call 911 vs. When to Drive to the ER: A Practical Guide

A practical guide from Northwest Rescue paramedics on when 911 is the right call, when driving to the ER is fine, and how to tell the difference fast.
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