Chicago Fire Department
MunicipalChicago, Illinois
- Stations: 96+ coverage
- Staffing: 4,500 career firefighters & paramedics
- Specialty units: Urban search and rescue, EMS transport, film/TV liaison
📞 (312) 746-6000🌐 Official site
← Back to all statesMidwest region58% combination or volunteer
Illinois Fire Departments
Union contract renewals driving company officer promotions statewide.
Metro and suburban districts hiring 60+ new engineer/paramedics.
Showing all 5 departments in Illinois.
Department breakdown
Total departments5
Municipal4
Combination1
Naperville Fire Department
MunicipalNaperville, Illinois
- Stations: 10+ coverage
- Staffing: 200 career firefighters
- Specialty units: ISO Class 1, technical rescue, active threat training
📞 (630) 420-6142🌐 Official site
Aurora Fire Department
MunicipalAurora, Illinois
- Stations: 10+ coverage
- Staffing: 250 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Technical rescue, hazmat operations, EMS transport
📞 (630) 256-3550🌐 Official site
Springfield Fire Department
MunicipalSpringfield, Illinois
- Stations: 12+ coverage
- Staffing: 220 career firefighters
- Specialty units: State capital response, hazmat team, community outreach
📞 (217) 788-8474🌐 Official site
Plainfield Fire Protection District
CombinationPlainfield, Illinois
- Stations: 5+ coverage
- Staffing: Career & paid-on-call
- Specialty units: EMS transport, technical rescue, community risk reduction
📞 (815) 436-4071🌐 Official site
About Illinois Fire Departments
Illinois has 5 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 58% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Illinois.
Union contract renewals driving company officer promotions statewide. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.