PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

NOW HIRING FOR FIRE CHIEF/ADMINISTRATOR

Application period closes on July 17, 2026

The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District (PHFPD) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Fire Chief/Administrator to lead a combination fire department serving approximately 16,000 residents across the fire district with a total service area of approximately six (6) square miles.  The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District includes 20 full-time firefighters and 18 part-time members and operates with an annual budget of approximately $6.5 million.  The district operates from two stations and maintains a modern fleet and facilities focused on operational readiness and professional service delivery. The department responds to a wide range of emergency incidents while maintaining strong working relationships with surrounding mutual aid agencies and municipal partners.

To Clarify:

Minimum Qualifications:  The Board has approved that candidates must have a minimum of “Ten Years of progressively responsible fire service experience. 

Clarification:  A Minimum of five (5) years of command-level experience at the rank of Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Fire Chief, or equivalent (it is understood that equivalent may include Company Officers, Shift Commanders, and other like titles).

CLICK HERE to download the PHFPD Fire/Chief Administrator Job Announcement. 

CLICK HERE to download the PHFPD Application Packet for the position of Full Time Fire Chief/Administrator. 

Interested parties should submit their application packet and required documents by mail to:  Stephen G. Daday, Lavelle Law Ltd., 1933 North Meacham Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL  60173

FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED

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