Show Notes
Episode #16: This podcast episode introduces a new Illinois law, effective January 1, 2026, concerning lift-assist calls to assisted living and nursing home facilities. A lift-assist is defined as a non-emergency service where firefighters help residents move from one position to another without requiring hospital transport. The law, Public Act 104-57, was enacted because frequent non-emergency calls strain fire district resources, potentially diverting personnel and equipment from actual emergencies. Under this new regulation, facilities will receive six free lift-assist calls per calendar year, but subsequent calls will incur a reasonable fee designed to cover the fire district’s actual costs for […]
