How many firefighters does Grayslake have?
The Grayslake Fire Department currently has 38 full time firefighters and an additional 30 part time. The 38 full time firefighters consist of 3 shifts of 9 firefighter/Paramedics, 2 Lieutenants and 1 Battalion Chief. Each shift works 24 hours and have 48 hours off staffing the firehouse 24 hours a day. There is also the Fire Chief , Deputy Fire Chief , and two fire inspectors who work Monday-Friday 8am-5p.m. staffing the station during the day. Part time firefighter/paramedics also staff the fire stations. Three work during the day and two at night.