North Palos Professional Firefighters Local #4323

The North Palos Fire Buddy Chapter had an amazing visit today with our newest member, Grace Gaskill! We are excited to welcome Grace to the Fire Buddy family. ❤️🚒

Applications are now available!! Come join our amazing family.
-3 immediate openings
-75% district paid retirement health insurance
-Full-time lateral pay step increase based on full-time years on the job

Its that time again… We are testing for Firefighter/Paramedics! Immediate hires off of this list. Sign up and take the test from home. Doesn’t get any easier than that.

Positions All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff,...

The North Palos Fire Department is proud to be participating in today’s Senior Resource Fair at 7800 89th Place in Hickory Hills. Stop by to meet our team, learn about available resources, and connect with services designed to support our senior community. We look forward to seeing you there.

At tonights trustees meeting the district swore in our two newest Firefighter Paramedics. Congratulations to Michael Urbanski and Michael Pawyza. Best of luck men!

Join us today for The Hills Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Expo! Stop by Conrady Junior High between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM to connect with local businesses, explore community resources, and support everything that makes our area great. We hope to see you there!

At this year’s Lions Club First Responder Appreciation Dinner Lieutenant Mark Kuzmicki was awarded Firefighter of the year. Mark’s dedication to the District and the Fire Service is second to none. Congratulations Mark!

Remember our fallen brothers, RIP FF/EMT Michael Altman

WHY ARE FIREFIGHTERS AT THE GROCERY STORE?

Firefighters work 24-hour shifts, which means the fire station becomes their workplace, kitchen, and home for their shift.

So at some point during the shift, you’ll often see firefighters making a grocery run to pick up ingredients for the meals they’re cooking together.

And here’s the part many people don’t realize: The firefighters pay for the food themselves.

❌ Tax Dollars Do NOT Pay For Meals

If the alarm sounds while shopping, or while food is on the stove or plates are on the table, everything gets left behind and the crew responds immediately. It’s not uncommon for firefighters to come back to a cold meal… or occasionally a slightly overcooked one.

So if you see firefighters in the grocery store, take the opportunity to say hello, and know that while shopping — they are always ready to respond to the next call for help. 🚒