Chicago Fire Extras

Firefighter Roles for Paid Photo Shoot

Job Description
A professional photo shoot is seeking new firefighters only to appear in a paid, non-speaking on-camera production. This opportunity is focused exclusively on portraying firefighters in uniform for staged photography. Participants should be comfortable being photographed in a realistic first responder setting and able to present a clean, professional look.

This role does not involve dialogue or acting scenes, but attention to appearance and following direction on set are essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a professional photo shoot

• Wear uniform and gear as directed by production

• Follow on-set instructions and pose for staged photographs

• Maintain a polished, uniform-ready appearance

Requirements

• Clean-shaven males with short hair

• No earrings or visible tattoos

• Women with a natural look; no long painted fingernails or false eyelashes

• Ages 20s to 60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable being photographed in firefighter uniform

• Able to provide accurate clothing and sizing measurements

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking on-camera role

• Compensation provided for participation in the photo shoot

• Professional production experience

Firefighter Body Double Needed for Photo Shoot

Job Description
A television production is seeking a clean-cut male body double to portray a firefighter for a paid, non-speaking photo shoot. This role is strictly for still photography and requires a close physical match to the principal performer. The production is looking for professional, reliable talent who can work efficiently on set and accurately match uniform sizing and appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for a firefighter during a still photo shoot

• Wear full firefighter wardrobe and gear provided by production

• Match the physical look, posture, and presence of the principal performer

• Follow direction from the production and photography team

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 20s–30s

• Height between 5’11”–6’1”

• Weight between 185–210 lbs

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No visible tattoos

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Previous experience as an extra or stand-in is a plus

Compensation

• $186 for up to 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Paid, non-speaking role

Male Background Actors Needed for Firefighter & Police Photo Shoot

Job Description
A professional television production is casting male background actors for a paid, non-speaking photo shoot portraying firefighters and police officers. This opportunity is open to clean-cut, camera-ready talent and will involve uniformed photography for an upcoming production. Talent must be local to the Chicago area or surrounding border states and available to work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a professional photo shoot as a firefighter or police officer

• Wear uniform wardrobe provided by production

• Follow direction from the photography and production team

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male actors

• Ages 20–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No earrings

• No visible tattoos

• Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or bordering states

• Must not have worked on this production within the past two weeks

• Comfortable being photographed in uniform

Compensation

• Paid background photo shoot

• Non-speaking role