Schaumburg Fire Department is the second largest municipal FD in Cook County
Mission Statement:
To assure the safety and well-being of the community we serve, by providing prompt and professional services in the event of fire, medical emergencies, disasters, or any other event which may threaten the public welfare.
Committed To:
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SERVICE. The delivery of prompt and professional service to the community is our ultimate commitment.
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SAFETY. Maintaining a work environment where safety is paramount at all times, especially in emergency situations which are inherently dangerous.
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TEAMWORK. A team-oriented approach which fosters excellence in the performance of our duties.
Where people come and stay for an entire career
It is with pride and pleasure we introduce the Schaumburg Fire Department and acquaint you with its role in serving and protecting our community. This is the Fire Department where people come and stay for an entire career. Find out why.
The Schaumburg Fire Department provides suppression and emergency medical services to a day time population of 150,000. Responding from five fire stations, 126 shift personnel respond to over 8,400 calls a year. Our firefighters work with state of the art apparatus and equipment, and a full time staff in EMS, training, and logistics support their activities. The Department maintains several specialty teams that include the Technical Rescues, Dive, Hazardous Materials, and Fire Investigation. The Department provides fire and accident prevention education in the public schools and through senior citizen programs; hosts fire explorer scout and citizen fire academy programs; and support CPR instruction, a smoke detector battery change program for senior citizens, and air public safety presentations on cable television. Our public education efforts are evident at festivals and community gatherings.
The Schaumburg Fire Department is without equal in offering the best opportunities of employment and advancement in Fire Service.