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Lake Zurich Fire Department
Lake Zurich, IL · Lake County
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Department careers page ↗The Lake Zurich Fire Department serves the Village of Lake Zurich and the surrounding Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District in Lake County, Illinois. It is a full-time career department that provides a comprehensive array of services around the clock, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, fire investigations, and water and angle rescue.
The department is staffed by 55 full-time sworn professional officers and firefighters, with seventeen shift personnel on duty each day plus four staff officers. Operations are run out of four stations, with administrative offices located at Station 1 on S. Buesching Road.
Both the Village of Lake Zurich Fire Department and the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District hold an ISO Class 3 rating. Beyond emergency response, the department runs community programs including a Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT), CPR/AED training, and Fire Explorer Post 343 for young people interested in the profession.
Entry-level firefighter/paramedic candidates apply through the department's Firefighter/Paramedic Testing process, which posts a current entry-level testing packet each cycle. Prospective applicants can direct recruitment questions to the Training Division.
Other fire department roles, such as fire inspector positions, are posted through the Village's employment page; applicants email a resume to hr@lakezurich.org or submit the Village employment application.
How do I apply to become a firefighter/paramedic in Lake Zurich?
Entry-level firefighter/paramedic hiring is handled through the department's Firefighter/Paramedic Testing process, which posts a current entry-level testing packet. Recruitment questions can be directed to the Training Division (Captain Clayton Booth, 847-320-1361).
What kind of department is Lake Zurich Fire?
It is a full-time career department with 55 sworn professional officers and firefighters operating out of four stations, serving the Village of Lake Zurich and the surrounding Rural Fire Protection District.
What shift schedule does the department work?
The department operates on a 24 hours on duty / 48 hours off duty schedule, with seventeen shift personnel on duty each day plus four staff officers.
What services and specialties does the department provide?
The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, fire investigations, and water and angle rescue around the clock.
Are there other fire department jobs besides firefighter?
Yes. The Village also posts roles such as full-time and part-time Fire Inspector on its employment page. Applicants can email a resume to hr@lakezurich.org or submit the Village employment application.
What is the department's ISO rating?
Both the Village of Lake Zurich Fire Department and the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District hold an ISO Class 3 rating.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.
Part-time Fire Inspector position up to 19 hours weekly. Requires two years experience, certifications obtained within a year, and background check/drug screening.
Lake Zurich Fire Department seeks a full-time Fire Prevention Inspector with at least two years of experience for $60,775 annually. Apply with resume and cover letter; position is open until filled.