Politics & Government
Naval Station Great Lakes Firefighters Working Without Pay Amid Federal Government Shutdown
One lieutenant said the long hours on the job are even harder with no end to the shutdown in sight.
November 4, 2025
Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the Great Lakes Fire Department at Naval Station Great Lakes.
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One lieutenant said the long hours on the job are even harder with no end to the shutdown in sight.
The department covers fire and medical emergency calls for the naval base, including the veterans complex and housing communities. It's the busiest fire department under the Department of Defense, running an average of about 15 calls a day, or about 5,000 calls a year.
