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South Beloit fire chief reports 215 calls since Oct. 11, says department can perform rapid-sequence intubation
Summary
The South Beloit Fire Department reported 215 calls since Oct. 11 and described new equipment and staffing changes, including the ability to perform rapid-sequence intubation, a pending new ambulance and plans to move dispatch to Winnebago County.
South Beloit’s fire department reported 215 calls between Oct. 11 and the start of 2025 and described several equipment and operations upgrades at the City Council meeting on Jan. 6.
The department's presenter said the calls included 161 medical incidents, six fire responses, 27 service calls, 10 good-intent calls and eight false alarms. The speaker said the quarter also included one special incident and listed monthly automatic- and mutual-aid responses.
The presenter told the council the department is now approved for rapid-sequence intubation (RSI), allowing crews to intubate with paralytics on certain critical…
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