The Village of Lake Zurich is seeking a qualified leader to be part of a dedicated team of people that value Professionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Honor. Are you ready and willing to answer that call?

The Lake Zurich Fire Department provides a full range of professional and high-quality services to the Village of Lake Zurich and the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District. These services include, but are not limited to disaster management, fire suppression, emergency medical care and transport, specialized response teams, fire prevention, code enforcement, and public education. We protect approximately 37,000 residents, many local businesses, and visitors across the twenty-five square mile combined service area. The Villages covered in the fire district include Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Deer Park, North Barrington, and Lake Barrington.

Our Vision:
The Lake Zurich Fire Department is dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of our community, while ensuring a safe and secure environment for all, through professional development, unity and teamwork.

Our Desired Candidate:
Ability to lead, manage, and bring significant projects to completion with minimum oversight.

Ability to use data appropriately for both management and operational decisions that ensure resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner possible and measurable outcomes are achieved.

Ability to be a forward-thinking leader who focuses on adapting and improving department processes with the ability to help develop, communicate, and implement long-range vision and strategy.

Ability to coach, mentor, and grow others for future roles in the organization. Exhibits outstanding leadership skills and consistently presents a confident and positive image of the Village to staff and the community.

Ability to demonstrate and promote the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.

Our Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in fire service, management, public administration or related field.

15 years in a full-time municipal or district Fire/EMS department, with at least five (5) years in progressively responsible supervisory roles at the rank of Lieutenant or higher.

Fire Officer II/Advanced Fire Officer, Fire Officer III/Chief Fire Officer certifications.

or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The Village offers a full range of benefits, including a flexible work schedule, generous paid time off benefits, IMRF, health and life insurance, supplemental vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, and 457 plans.

Our Selection Process:
A select group of candidates with superior qualifications and mind-set will be invited for in-person interviews.