Here is a message from Deputy Chief Drew Smith regarding the multi-vehicle accident that occurred last week on Palatine Road: Prospect Heights and Wheeling Fire Departments have a coordinated response for incidents along Palatine Road. A unified command structure ensures that we can respond quickly, no matter which jurisdiction the incident falls under. The three-mile stretch of the junior expressway (as referred to by IDOT) runs through both towns, sometimes crossing into one or the other, or even serving as the border between them. There are four bridges along the route and only three interchanges where emergency vehicles can access the road. When the RED Center receives a 9-1-1 call about an incident, a dual response is dispatched, with each department approaching from opposite directions. This strategy ensures that if traffic blocks one direction, the other department can still reach the scene quickly. Once the first unit arrives, the exact location is confirmed, and the appropriate apparatus can proceed or return accordingly. If the incident is reported as a "pin-in" situation, additional extrication units are required to stage before entering Palatine Road and wait for the initial unit to confirm the best approach. I’ve included a map showing the three grids and the entry points for each responding company. Grid 923 Grid 3923 Grid 3924 Companies Entry Point Companies Entry Point Companies Entry Point A9, E9 A23, E23 Schoenbeck Wheeling Rd. A9, E39 A23, E23 Wolf Rd. Wheeling Rd. A9, E39 A24, E24 Wolf Rd. Milwaukee Ave. For a pin-in incident, PH E39 or Sq. 9, along with Wheeling E24 and the Wheeling squad or truck, plus the Prospect Heights and Wheeling chiefs, should be notified immediately. Below is the map illustrating the joint response areas for Palatine Road: Prospect Heights FPD and Wheeling FD grid map for Palatine Road joint responses. Additionally, here's a video overview of the area for reference: Electric Customzied Cart,An Electric Utility Vehicle,All Electric Utility Vehicle,Carryall Electric Utility Vehicle Shaanxi Green Enjoyment New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. , https://www.greenjoyev.com