NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for Male Firefighter

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Casting Companion in Chicago is seeking male background actors to portray firefighters for an exterior scene in the Chicago area. No real firefighting experience required; clean-shaven applicants 20s–50s of all ethnicities are welcome.

Participants will be paid a television background rate of $136.40 for up to 8 hours with overtime after 8 hours. Expect a long production day with an early call time, possibly around 5:30 a.m., and must reside local to Chicago or nearby states.

Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in an exterior firehouse scene on “Chicago Fire”
• Perform natural firehouse and firefighter background activity for the camera
• Follow blocking, movement, and positioning instructions from assistant directors
• React naturally to activity taking place within the scene
• Repeat assigned actions consistently across multiple takes
• Maintain continuity in appearance and positioning throughout filming
• Remain attentive and available during camera and lighting setups
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers

Job description

“Chicago Fire” Casting Male Firefighter Background Actors

Job Description

• NC’s “Chicago Fire” is casting male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming exterior firehouse scene filming in the Chicago area. Production is seeking clean-shaven men in their 20s–50s of all ethnicities who can convincingly portray members of a professional fire department.
• These are paid, non-speaking television background roles, and real firefighting experience is not required. Both new extras and performers who have previously worked on “Chicago Fire” are encouraged to apply. Selected talent should be prepared for an approximately 12-hour production day with a possible call time as early as 5:30 a.m.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in an exterior firehouse scene on “Chicago Fire”
• Perform natural firehouse and firefighter background activity for the camera
• Follow blocking, movement, and positioning instructions from assistant directors
• React naturally to activity taking place within the scene
• Repeat assigned actions consistently across multiple takes
• Maintain continuity in appearance and positioning throughout filming
• Remain attentive and available during camera and lighting setups
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

• Male talent in their 20s–50s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be clean-shaven
• Real firefighting experience is not required
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois
• Must be available for an approximately 12-hour filming day
• Comfortable with an early call time that may begin around 5:30 a.m.
• New and returning “Chicago Fire” extras are welcome
• Applicants must submit a recent color photograph
• Include height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes
• Returning performers should state when they last worked on “Chicago Fire”
• First-time applicants should identify themselves as a “New Extra” at the top of their submission email

Compensation

• $136.40 for up to 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours
• Paid, non-speaking television background opportunity