Flames of Knowledge: Joliet Fire Department Community Mental Health Program

Welcome to Flames of Knowledge, a CFSI Podcast series, where we analyze federal policy, spotlight leadership, and address national issues that matter to the fire and emergency services. In this episode, we focus on the 2025 CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award winner, the Joliet (IL) Fire Department, for its community mental health program. A special thank you to Joliet Chief Jeff Carey, Deputy Chief Aaron Kozlowski, and Emergency Management Director John Luckancic for sharing information about this program and how it has transformed the department’s delivery of emergency medical services in mental health and traumatic events. Visit ⁠www.cfsi.org⁠ today to learn more!