East Joliet Fire Protection District — Joliet, IL
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East Joliet Fire Protection District in Joliet, Illinois is hiring for Firefighter/Paramedic (2 openings). The posted pay is $65,600–$85,194 a year. Applications close October 27, 2026 — 8 days from now. Stated requirements: Paramedic certification (at application — or be enrolled in a program); Driver's license (at application); Firefighter I/II (before hire); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); Written exam (required); and more. Veterans preference applies. A felony conviction is disqualifying.
Among 24 current Illinois postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 58% of them; the median among them is $80,944/yr.
East Joliet Fire Protection District has 3 stations. Pension: state_public_safety.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Paramedic certification | At application — or be enrolled in a program |
| Driver's license | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | Before hire |
| CPAT (physical ability test) | Required |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Openings | 2 |
| Veterans preference | Yes |
| Prior felony convictions | Disqualifying |
Hiring status
Salary
Current starting pay is $65,600.35. Three year top out of $85,194. We offer stipends for FAE, Fire and Arson Investigator as well as Fire Inspector. Members are paid 96 hours for Holidays once a year in a single annual check.
Job description
Skilled emergency firefighting and emergency medical services work. Work involves responsibility for participating in the provision of emergency medical services, performance of rescue and fire suppression and prevention, as well as all duties delegated by law, ordinance, rule, regulation, general order, policy, practice or procedures. Work involves the operation of fire and emergency medical services equipment, and the maintenance of equipment, apparatus and quarters. Employees are required to participate in the operation of apparatus and perform hazardous tasks and skilled medical procedures under emergency conditions, which may involve strenuous exertion under such adverse conditions as fire, heat, smoke, darkness, and cramped surroundings.
Life Insurance
AFLAC
Health, dental and vision insurance
Illinois DownState Pension
VEBA plan