Harper College Public Safety Programs

08/22/2026

Did you know the Skokie Fire Department is an ISO Class 1 department? This is the highest Public Protection Classification awarded by the Insurance Services Office, a designation held by fewer than 1% of fire departments.

That rating reflects our commitment to training, staffing, equipment, and preparedness to provide the highest level of fire and emergency protection to the Skokie community.

Now, you have an opportunity to be part of that team.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference, serve your community, and work alongside highly trained professionals, take the test to become a Skokie firefighter.

Answer the call. Join a great team. Serve a great community.

Click this link to apply, or scan the QR code: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/skokie-FD/firefighter-paramedic-39

08/19/2026

Thank you Ben for coming out this morning to talk about The Palatine Fire Explorer and how it invests our community.

https://www.palatine.il.us/906/Explorer-Program

08/14/2026

🚒 Ready to answer the call? Testing is now open for Firefighter/Paramedic with the Rolling Meadows Fire Department!

Build a rewarding career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, strong professional development opportunities and a schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Join a highly trained, dedicated team that works every day to protect lives, deliver exceptional emergency response and serve the Rolling Meadows community.

Apply today and become part of something bigger!

https://cityrm.org/193/Fire-Department

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Great opportunity!

08/11/2026

Interested in the fire service? Here’s your chance to get a firsthand look!

Applications for our Cadet Program are being accepted through August 21. Open to high school students ages 15–18, the program gives young people the opportunity to train alongside our members, build hands-on skills, and learn more about firefighting and emergency services.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.wfrd.org/cadet-program

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Harper College Fire Academy Class SU26-01!

After 10 weeks of intensive training in Basic Operations Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Operations, these recruits have officially completed the academy and reached an important milestone in their fire service careers.

SU26-01 also holds a special place in Harper College history as the first Fire Academy class to graduate from the new Emergency Services Training Center (ESTC).

Over the past 10 weeks, they were challenged in the classroom and on the training ground, developing the skills, knowledge, teamwork, and discipline required to serve in the fire service.

We are proud of what this class accomplished and grateful to the instructors, fire departments, families, and everyone who supported them along the way.

Congratulations, SU26-01 — the first of many at the ESTC!

08/09/2026

We are hiring.

08/08/2026

🚨🚒🚨🚒 🚨5-IMMEDIATE OPENINGS ~~~ FULL-TIME TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚒🚨🚒🚨

FULL-TIME POSITIONS:

🔥 FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC OR
🔥 FIREFIGHTER/EMT-BASIC

Applications will be accepted from August 17th to September 18th. Applications can be found by:

1. Visiting www.southelginfire.com or
2. Visiting the Headquarters Station at 1090 W. Spring Street or
3. Visiting the National Testing Network and clicking on the South Elgin Fire District portal.

CPAT certifications must be submitted by October 12th 2026 to be placed on the pre-liminary.

Must have BOF certification (or certificate of course completion from the Office of State Fire Marshall) and EMT-Basic as a minimum to apply.

Preference points will be applied to all current paramedics that apply and successfully pass the written and oral interviews!

As a condition of employment, all prospective candidates must be licensed as an IDPH Paramedic within three (3) years of employment.

Please follow up for additional information.

South Elgin Professional Fire Fighters Local 4833
Village of South Elgin
National Testing Network
South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District

08/08/2026

Job well done Damian!

Congratulations to Paid-on-Call Firefighter Damian Jablonski, who graduated this evening as a member of the first ever class of the Harper College Basic Operations Fire Academy!

Damian spent the past 9 weeks completing the academy and developing the skills needed to serve as a firefighter.

Congratulations, Damian! We’re proud to have you as part of the MPFD family.