West Chicago Career Firefighter

Firefighting is one of the most exhilarating jobs out there. As a child you may have dreamed of becoming a firefighter or smiled in joy at the big red trucks going down Main St in the annual parade.

At West Chicago, we carry on a history pride and professionalism in this dangerous field emphasizing the preservation of life, limb ,and property in the most efficient and modern ways available. The diversity in single and multifamily dwellings, major roadways, a large industrial park as well as the DuPage Airport, allows for a multitude of calls challengeing each member to be the best they can be.

West Chicago Firefighters man two full time ALS engines and man the Airport's crash truck, a squad, a tanker and a truck when needed auto or mutual aid. Firefighters are cross trained as firefighters and as paramedics.