Illinois Statutes
§ 5-101
Illinois § 5-101
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 745CIVIL IMMUNITIES
Act 745 ILCS 10/Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act.
Art.Article V - Fire Protection And Rescue Services
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Bluebook
745 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5-101 (2026).
Text
Neither a local public entity nor a public employee is liable for failure to establish a fire department or otherwise to provide fire protection, rescue or other emergency service. As used in this Article, "rescue services" includes, but is not limited to, the operation of an ambulance as defined in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 84-1431.)
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