Fire Department · Combination
North Palos Fire Protection District
Palos Hills, IL · Cook County
The North Palos Fire Protection District protects the Palos Hills area of Cook County, Illinois, in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. It is a busy district — annual incident totals have climbed steadily, reaching 6,887 in 2025 (up from 6,624 in 2024 and 6,123 in 2023).
The district staffs full-time firefighter/paramedics who provide fire suppression and advanced emergency medical services, and runs community programs such as a free smoke-alarm program. It is currently testing to hire full-time Firefighter/Paramedics.
North Palos is accepting applications and testing for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics.
How busy is the North Palos Fire Protection District?
Very — nearly 7,000 incidents a year (6,887 in 2025), and rising.
What positions does the district hire?
Full-time Firefighter/Paramedics; the district is currently accepting applications and testing.
Where does the district serve?
The Palos Hills area of Cook County, Illinois, in the southwest Chicago suburbs.