NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season Casting Call EMTs

NBC's "Chicago Fire" is casting male and female background actors in the Chicago area to portray EMTs and emergency medical responders in an upcoming outdoor incident scene. This paid television background opportunity is seeking dependable local talent who can help create the fast-paced, realistic atmosphere of an active emergency response.
Selected performers will work alongside other emergency-services background talent during a large exterior sequence. Professional EMT experience is not required, but applicants should be comfortable following detailed direction, performing believable responder actions, and maintaining continuity throughout an action-heavy scene.
Talent must be available for both required production days and prepared to work outdoors during filming.

• Appear as an EMT background actor on NBC's "Chicago Fire."
• Perform realistic emergency responder actions appropriate to the scene.
• Participate in an active outdoor incident sequence with other background performers.
• Follow blocking, positioning, and movement instructions from assistant directors.
• Maintain a believable and professional EMT presence while on camera.
• React naturally to emergency activity occurring throughout the scene.
• Repeat assigned movements consistently between takes for continuity.
• Remain attentive, prepared, and professional throughout both filming days.

• Seeking male and female talent to portray EMTs.
• Female applicants should appear to be in their 20s-50s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to submit.
• Male applicants must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Previous professional EMT or emergency medical experience is not required.
• Must be comfortable portraying an emergency responder in an outdoor, action-oriented scene.
• Must be available for both required filming dates.
• Must work as a local hire from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Talent who recently worked on "Chicago Fire" or are already booked for another upcoming background role should not apply.
• Must be reliable and comfortable following detailed production direction.

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.
• Meal provided.