70 ILCS 2005/8

The board of trustees of the district shall have power to:

(1) provide ambulance services to the emergency services district;

(2) take all necessary or proper steps to provide rescue services within the district;

(3) borrow money;

(4) mortgage, pledge, or grant a security interest in any real or personal property of the district;

(5) purchase equipment, supplies, and materials;

(6) buy, sell, and own real estate for the purpose associated with the operation of the emergency services district;

(7) recruit, employ, or contract with ambulance, rescue squad, or both ambulance and rescue squad personnel, who shall be compensated at a rate determined by the board of trustees; and

(8) do any and all things necessary or incident to the powers granted by this Act and to carry out the objects of this Act.