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Lake Forest Fire Department
Lake Forest, IL · Lake County
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The Lake Forest Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and fire investigation to the City of Lake Forest, an affluent North Shore suburb north of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois. The department operates around the clock, every day of the year.
Beyond emergency response, the department invests in community risk reduction through fire prevention programming, a Premise Alert Program, a Knox Box program, and a Citizens Fire Academy that gives residents a firsthand look at the work.
The department is administered from the Public Safety Building at 255 W. Deerpath and is led by Fire Chief Andy Rick.
MissionThe Lake Forest Fire Department trains, prepares, and responds to preserve life, protect property, and promote safety.
Lake Forest hires for the position of Firefighter-Paramedic, and posts openings through its careers portal on governmentjobs.com. The department participates in regional recruitment through the Lake County Fire Chiefs organization.
Candidates should watch the department's careers page and the City of Lake Forest employment listings for current openings and testing details.
What firefighting positions does Lake Forest hire for?
The department hires Firefighter-Paramedics, so candidates need paramedic-level EMS certification in addition to firefighting qualifications.
How do I apply for a job with the Lake Forest Fire Department?
Job openings are posted through the department's careers page on governmentjobs.com. Watch that portal and the City of Lake Forest employment listings for current openings.
Does the department take part in regional firefighter recruitment?
Yes. Lake Forest participates in recruitment through the Lake County Fire Chiefs organization.
Who leads the Lake Forest Fire Department?
The department is led by Fire Chief Andy Rick, based at the Public Safety Building at 255 W. Deerpath.
Who can I contact about employment questions?
The fire department administration can be reached at (847) 810-3881 or by email at fdadmin@cityoflakeforest.com.