Lifeline Ambulance is owned and operated by OSF Saint Francis, Inc., a division of OSF HealthCare.

OSF Lifeline Ambulance, a division of OSF Saint Francis, Inc., 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 OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center's 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?

Our fleet of ambulances serves residents of Winnebago and Boone counties. Lifeline ambulances are stationed in Rockford, Belvidere and Cherry Valley. Each unit is equipped for Advanced Life Support (ALS), and is staffed by licensed Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic (EMT-P). Emergency Medical Technicians - Basic (EMT-B) may also be on board.

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.

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

We are ready to serve you, 24 hours a day. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.