Palos Hills Emergency Management Interviewing Volunteers

PALOS HILLS, IL -- If you’re looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, the Palos Hills Emergency Management Agency will be holding open interviews from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7. The volunteer department serves the City of Palos Hills and surrounding communities, as well as the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. PHEMA is deployed for emergency and non-emergency situations.

PHEMA is recognized as a professional, well respected, proactive, community-oriented emergency management agency. Volunteers are trained in various areas, including CPR/AED, National Incident Management Systems, Incident Command Systems, communications, crowd/traffic control and defensive tactics. PHEMA serves the communities of Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Worth, Lemont, Evergreen Park, Hometown, Melrose Park and numerous other municipalities throughout Cook County. The department is a great stepping stone for those interested in a public safety career.

Prospective volunteers must be 16 and older and have a valid driver’s license. A high school diploma is preferred. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Interviews will be held at the Palos Hills Police Department at 10335 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Enter through the south doors. Keep up with PHEMA happenings on Facebook. Residents interested in public safety and serving their community and surrounding communities. Questions? Contact PHEMA Assistant Chief Dominic DiMaggio by email at d.dimaggio@phema.org.

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