North Chicago Fire Department

08/11/2026

⛈️ SEVERE WEATHER ADVISORY – PLEASE STAY WEATHER AWARE ⛈️

North Chicago residents are encouraged to remain alert today as Lake County is currently under a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather.

⚠️ The greatest potential for severe storms is between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with the strongest activity expected between approximately 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Severe storms may bring:
• 💨 Damaging straight-line winds that could exceed 80 mph
• 🌧️ Heavy rainfall and torrential downpours
• 🌊 Localized flash flooding
• 🌪️ The possibility of a few brief tornadoes

Because the ground is already saturated from the heavy rainfall received over the weekend, additional rain may increase the potential for flooding and fallen trees. Additional rounds of thunderstorms are also possible throughout the remainder of the week.

📱 Please stay weather aware. Keep your phone charged, make sure emergency alerts are enabled, secure loose outdoor items, and be prepared to move indoors or to a safe location if warnings are issued.

For the latest weather alerts and updates, visit the National Weather Service Chicago at:
🔗 https://www.weather.gov/lot/weatherstory

Please continue to monitor local news and trusted weather sources for changing conditions.

Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe, North Chicago!

Widespread life-threatening flash and urban flooding will continue to pose a significant threat to life and property in south-central Texas. Catastrophic fiver flooding, with rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes, is expected. Monsoonal showers persist across the Great Basi...

08/11/2026

[10:04 AM CDT Tuesday 8/11/2026]

*Graphic valid as of 9:52 AM CDT*

Honing in on the highest wind threat area over the next hour, focus expected to be the orange shaded area, but 70+ mph certainly possible in the yellow shaded area surrounding the orange shading.

Continue to take all warnings seriously today and quickly get to shelter when you get a warning (particularly wireless emergency alert).

07/30/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE! TOMORROW IS THE FINAL DAY TO APPLY! 🚨

Do you know someone who has what it takes to serve their community as a North Chicago Firefighter/Paramedic?

⏰ The application period closes TOMORROW, July 31! Once the deadline passes, applications will no longer be accepted.

We're asking our friends, family, and community members to PLEASE SHARE THIS POST to help us reach qualified candidates before it's too late. Your share could help someone discover an incredible career opportunity serving the City of North Chicago.

🔥 Immediate Openings
🚑 Firefighter/Paramedic
💰 Competitive Pay: $77,456 – $104,206
🎓 State of Illinois Basic Fire Operations Training is provided for qualified paramedics who do not yet have fire academy certification.

Applications are accepted through the National Testing Network:
🔗 https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com

📣 One share can make all the difference. Help us find the next generation of dedicated firefighters and paramedics who are ready to answer the call.

Please SHARE this post today! ❤️🚒

07/27/2026

Dangerous heat and high humidity are expected today. If you do not have access to air conditioning, consider visiting a local cooling center to stay safe and avoid heat-related illness. Before you leave, call ahead to confirm that the location is open and accepting visitors.

Dangerous heat and humidity are expected today. If you don’t have access to air conditioning, consider going to a cooling center. Before you go, call in advance to make sure the desired location is open. See a full list and map to find a cooling center near you in Lake County: https://tinyurl.com/CoolingCentersLC

07/17/2026

As we continue to see hazardous air quality conditions across Lake County today, please take steps to protect yourself, your loved ones and your pets. When air quality is at this level:
➡️Stay indoors whenever possible, especially if you have heart or lung disease, and keep windows closed
➡️Limit time outdoors if you can't avoid working or other outdoor activities
➡️Recirculate air in your car and home air conditioning
➡️Use an air purifier indoors
➡️Wear a high quality N-95 or N-100 mask
➡️Stay hydrated
🔗Check air quality in your area anytime: https://www.airnow.gov

via: Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center

AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views.

07/16/2026

An Air Quality Alert is in effect for portions of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through tonight due to unhealthy ozone and wildfire smoke levels at times. Air quality is expected to be at unhealthy levels for everyone but especially for sensitive groups. Consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity.

07/16/2026

An Air Quality Alert is now in effect for portions of northwest Illinois through Thursday night due to unhealthy ozone levels and wildfire smoke. Consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity.
Visit https://gispub.epa.gov/airnow/ or use the https://www.airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app/ for latest information.

“Ozone and PM” refers to data for Ozone plus PM2.5 plus PM10. Each hour, the highest NowCast AQI among these 3 pollutants is displayed for each monitor and each contour.

07/14/2026

The National Weather Service is issuing a heat advisory for the region due to prolonged high temperatures. Extended exposure to heat can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially for vulnerable populations.

Safety tips: Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak heat hours (10 AM–6 PM), and seek shade or air-conditioned spaces. Find a list of cooling centers in your area by clicking on the link:

07/09/2026

🚨🚨🚨Keep spreading the word!!! 🚨🚨🚨

The North Chicago Fire Department is hiring and applications are available on the National Testing Network website until July 31st. Paramedics without their fire certification are highly encouraged to apply. The Department covers the cost of the fire academy.

07/07/2026

Congratulations once again to our newly appointed members of the North Chicago Fire Department!! We wanted to share a few more moments from this special occasion as we continue to celebrate these well-earned promotions and the dedicated individuals behind them.....

⭐️ DC Thomas Deinken
⭐️ BC Reid Mammoser
⭐️ LT Timothy Kluchka