Emergency services in Illinois are highly coordinated at the local, county, and state levels.
* **Emergency Number:** Dial **911** statewide for police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Law Enforcement:** The Illinois State Police (ISP) patrol the highways and support local jurisdictions, working alongside county sheriffs and municipal police departments (most notably the Chicago Police Department). * **Fire & Rescue:** Managed by local fire protection districts and municipal fire departments. The Chicago Fire Department is one of the largest and oldest in the nation. * **Disaster Management:** The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) coordinates disaster response, severe weather alerts, and statewide emergency preparedness, working closely with FEMA.
