Real Firefighters as Background Extras for Chicago Fire Season 1

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Fire Season 15 is seeking paid background actors to portray real firefighters in an overnight exterior shoot in Chicago, IL. Professional firefighting experience and a suitable uniform are required.

Open to male and female firefighters of all ethnicities; you will bring real emergency response knowledge to the screen, follow the director's directions, and work with other background actors and crew overnight, potentially up to 12 hours.

Qualifications

• Must have professional firefighting experience.
• Must have access to an appropriate firefighter uniform.
• Must be available for an overnight exterior shoot in Chicago, Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working overnight for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to follow on-set instructions and maintain professionalism throughout production.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality for the scheduled filming.

Responsibilities

• portray a professional firefighter on camera in an overnight exterior shoot.
• Follow direction from the production team and maintain a realistic appearance.
• Collaborate with fellow background actors and crew throughout the shoot.

Skills

Professional firefighting experience

Uniform access

Job description

Chicago Fire Season 15 is looking for real firefighters to work as paid background extras on an upcoming overnight exterior shoot in Chicago, Illinois.

Production is seeking both male and female firefighters of all ethnicities who can bring authentic emergency response experience to the screen. This is a paid background acting opportunity ideal for active or experienced firefighters who want to appear in a popular television drama.

You'll portray a professional firefighter in an upcoming episode, participating in overnight exterior filming scenes involving emergency response personnel. You'll bring your real firefighting knowledge and professional experience to the production, follow direction from the production team, maintain a realistic and professional firefighter appearance on camera, and collaborate with fellow background actors and crew throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Must have professional firefighting experience
• Must have access to an appropriate firefighter uniform
• Must be available for an overnight exterior shoot in Chicago, Illinois
• Must be comfortable working overnight for a potentially extended filming period, up to 12 hours
• Ability to follow on-set instructions and maintain professionalism throughout production
• Reliable transportation and punctuality for the scheduled filming

Compensation is $206 for 8 hours of work, with time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.