Fire Service
Serving others is more important than our self-interest. Being a significant part of our community on whom people depend in crises is something like no other. I’m grateful I have been a part of the fire service for as long as I have.
-Fire Chief Jason Parthun
WELCOME
Welcome to the Illinois Fire and EMS Recruitment website. We are here to provide resources to help anyone needing Recruitment and Retention resources, training opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to the success of each department in the State of Illinois and to helping maintain a high level of service to our state. There are no fees to join, and you are welcome to use any content found within. If you are not a Fire or EMS professional in Illinois but would like to learn more about getting involved, please go to WHERE TO START and find what you need to begin your career.
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Click here to learn more about the Public Safety careers and what they have to offer!
Take a look at our resourced job list from organizations here in Illinois!
Accessible links and other resources to send you in the right direction!
Check out the most current programs and events relating to educational opportunities.
We share an ever-growing resource catalog of recruitment materials, articles, polices and more.