Firefighters – Town of Cicero, IL

Cicero accepting applications for Fire Department positions

Cicero accepting applications for Fire Department positions The Town of Cicero is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the Fire Department for positions as firefighters and paramedics. The starting salary for Firefighter/Paramedic is $74,448.61. Applicants must be between 21 and 34 years of age at the time of the application submission and must meet a series of requirements. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have at least 30 credit hours at an accredited college, university [Learn More]

Cicero Fire Chief Jeffery Penzkofer administered the oath of office for the promotions of two firefighters. Fire Engineer Brian Mladek, who has been with the Cicero Fire Department 13 years, was promoted to Lieutenant. Firefighter Ben Zibutis, who has been with the Cicero Fire Department for eight years, was promoted to the rank of Engineer.

Cicero promotes two FireFighters at Board meeting Aug. 9, 2022

Cicero promotes two FireFighters at Board meeting Aug. 9, 2022 Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board approved promotions for two firefighters at the Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Town of Cicero Board meeting. Cicero Fire Chief Jeffery Penzkofer administered the oath of office for the two firefighters. They are Fire Engineer Brian Mladek, who has been with the Cicero Fire Department 13 years, was promoted to Lieutenant. And, Firefighter Ben Zibutis, who [Learn More]

The Cicero Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021

Cicero Fire Department to host Open House Oct. 23

Cicero Fire Department to host Open House Oct. 23 Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero board, and Fire Chief Mike Piekarski are proud to announce an Open House for the Cicero Fire Dept on Oct 23 from 11 to 3 pm at the Public Safety Building, 5410 W. 34th Street. We hope you will join us.

Town President Larry Dominick receives a "Fiefighter's Axe" from the Cicero Firefighters and from union leaders for his strong support of the Fire Department. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero and Gerardo Lopez.

Cicero Fire Department Expands Emergency Response Services

Cicero Fire Department Expands Emergency Response Services Cicero Fire Chief Dominick Buscemi on last week announced that the Fire Department will “transition to a fully integrated, all-hazards agency” to expand emergency response services to the Town’s residents. Buscemi, surrounded by representatives of the various local and state firefighters unions, said that the Town will require that all personnel in the collective bargaining agreement will be cross-trained both as firefighters and as paramedics. The Town of [Learn More]