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Lifeline Ambulance
Caring and compassion isn't our job...it's our way of life.
OSF Lifeline Ambulance, a division of OSF Healthcare, is dedicated to providing quality pre-hospital care to the residents of Winnebago and Boone counties. Lifeline Ambulance provides contracted 911 services for the North Park Fire Protection District in Machesney Park, Illinois, and the City of Belvidere in addition to having ambulances stationed in Cherry Valley, Rockford, and Loves Park. As part of the triad that forms the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Trauma and Emergency Services, Lifeline Ambulance is there when you need us.

We provide both emergency and non-emergency transports, serving the multiple needs of the residents of our area. We work with all fire protection districts and can transport to any area hospital. We hope you never need our services, but if and when you do, isn't it good to know we are here?

Each unit is equipped with 12-lead EKG capabilities which allow transmission from the ambulance directly to the Emergency Department at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, which saves precious time if a patient is experiencing a cardiac event.

Our licensed Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic (EMT-P) and Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic (EMT-B) staff provide Advanced Life Support (ALS).

Our Mission
Lifeline ambulance provides immediate, on-scene patient care to those suffering sudden illness or injury. The primary responsibility of our service is to preserve life, relieve suffering, and promote health.

Our Services
Advanced Life Support:
ALS, or Advanced Life Support, includes Basic Life Support service in addition to advanced emergency care provided by qualified Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic. The services performed by ALS personnel include:

  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Cardiac Monitor (EKG)
  • Cardiac Defibrillator
  • Drug Administration
  • Endotracheal Airway
  • Relief of Pneumothorax
  • Other Invasive Procedures

Basic Life Support:
BLS, or Basic Life Support, includes non-invasive healthcare procedures and transportation provided by Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic.
Services can include:

  • Patient Assessment
  • First Aid
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Bleeding Control
  • Fracture Management
  • Treatment for Shock

How do I call for an Ambulance?
We are ready to serve you, 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

OSF Lifeline Ambulance, L.L.C.
318 Roxbury Road
Rockford, Illinois 61107-509