Village of Dolton seeks applicants for full-time fire department positions

The Village of Dolton announced it is recruiting full-time firefighters and emergency responders and directed residents to apply through the National Testing Network. A village staff member speaking on behalf of local officials said the department handles fire suppression, emergency medical services, search and rescue and specialty high-risk responses.

The announcement said the department operates as an all-hazards response team that also focuses on community outreach, fire prevention, public education, training and professionalism. The staff member described these duties as central to public safety and to the department's expectations for new hires.

Applicants were told to visit the National Testing Network website for full-time testing details for the Village of Dalton Fire Department; the online test is available until it closes Monday, July 13, 2026. The message closed with a sign-off stating the announcement was made on behalf of Mayor House, Clerk Key and the Village of Dalton Board of Trustees.

The village did not provide application minimums, pay scale, shift schedules, or a contact phone number in the announcement; those details were "not specified" in the transcript. Prospective applicants should use the National Testing Network posting for application steps and any posted eligibility requirements.