NBC’s hit drama “Chicago Fire” is now filming its 2025 season, and casting directors are currently seeking paid background actors and specialty extras in the Chicago area.

The popular series is produced by Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf, the creative force behind the legendary “Law & Order” franchise. The show follows the intense daily lives of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue workers from the fictional Firehouse 51, highlighting the risks and heroism of emergency responders.

Over the years, the show has become extremely successful and even launched popular spin-offs including “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med.”

Production takes place in Chicago and surrounding areas, so only local applicants should apply for these roles.

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Get Cast in “Chicago Fire”

Casting directors are currently searching for various background actors and stand-ins for upcoming filming dates.

📍 Location: Chicago, Illinois
📅 Filming Dates: Multiple dates in March
💰 Paid roles available

Applicants must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois and available on the listed work dates.

1️⃣ Real Firefighters & Real Medics Needed

Casting directors are searching for real firefighters and real medics to appear in scenes.

📅 Work Date: Friday, March 13
💰 Pay Rate: $200 for 8 hours
⏱️ Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
➕ Special Ability Bump: $25

Additional details:

🔥 Filming day lasts about 12 hours
🍽️ Lunch is provided during the shoot

Submission Requirements

Send the following details:

📝 Name
📞 Phone number
📍 City and state
👕 Clothing sizes

Male sizes:
• Height & weight
• Suit jacket
• Neck & sleeve
• Waist & inseam
• T-shirt & shoe

Female sizes:
• Height & weight
• Dress size
• Pants size
• T-shirt & shoe

📧 Apply by sending a recent color photo in uniform to:
ExtraCfire@gmail.com

Subject line:
• “Real FF 3.13” or
• “Real Medic 3.13”

2️⃣ Stand-In Role Available

Production is also looking for a stand-in actor to assist with lighting and camera setup.

💰 Pay Rate: $186 for 8 hours
⏱️ Overtime after 8 hours
📅 Work Date: Friday, March 13

Stand-In Requirements

👤 Role: SI MICKEY

• Caucasian male
• Height 6’2 – 6’4
• Weight 180 – 215 lbs
• Blonde, dark blonde, or light brown hair
• Age range 20s–40s

How to Apply

Send:

📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height & weight
🎂 Age
📞 Phone number
📍 City & state
👕 Clothing sizes

📧 Email: ExtraCfire@gmail.com

Subject line: “SI MICKEY 3.13”

You may also mention if you have previous experience as an extra or stand-in.

3️⃣ Diner Patrons, Servers, and Construction Types

Casting directors are also looking for background actors for diner scenes.

👥 Men and women
🎂 Ages 20–60
🌎 All ethnicities

Roles include:

🍽️ Diner patrons
👷 Construction-type characters
🧑‍🍳 Real servers
🏠 Recovery residents

📅 Work Date: Friday, March 13

⚠️ Applicants should not apply if they worked on the show within the last week or are scheduled for another upcoming filming date.

Submission Instructions

📸 Send a recent color photo (no sunglasses, hats, or group photos)

📧 Email: ExtraCfire@gmail.com

Subject examples:

• “Real Server 3.13”
• “Construction 3.13”
• “Recovery Residents 3.13”

Include your current clothing sizes in the submission.

4️⃣ Featured Administrative Role (OFI)

Casting is also looking for a featured administrative-type role.

👤 Male, 30s
🌎 All ethnicities

📅 Filming Date: March 16
👔 Wardrobe Fitting: March 12 at 9:30 AM

Applicants must be available for both the fitting and filming date.

Application Requirements

📸 Recent color photo in business casual attire

No:

❌ Headshots
❌ Selfies
❌ Hats or sunglasses
❌ Cropped photos

📧 Email: extraCfire@gmail.com

Subject line: “OFI 3.16”

5️⃣ Real Medics / EMTs

Production is seeking real medics or EMTs for background roles.

📅 Work Dates: March 12 & March 13
💰 Pay Rate: $200 / 8 hours
➕ $25 special ability bump

📧 Apply via email with subject line:

“REAL MEDIC/EMT 3.12, 3.13”

Include:

📝 Name
📞 Phone number
📍 City & state
📏 Height & weight
🎂 Age
👕 Clothing sizes

Send to ExtraCfire@gmail.com

6️⃣ Real Firefighters Needed

Casting directors are also searching for real firefighters.

📅 Work Dates:
• March 12
• March 13
• March 17

💰 Pay Rate: $200 / 8 hours
➕ $25 special ability bump

📧 Apply via email with subject line:

“REAL FF 3.12, 3.13, 3.17”

Include the same details as above along with clothing sizes.

Landing a background role on “Chicago Fire” can be a great opportunity for locals to experience a major television production, earn extra income, and see how one of NBC’s biggest drama series is made.

If you meet the requirements and are available on the listed dates, make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

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