Firefighter/Paramedic

Hiring status

North Palos Fire Protection District - Firefighter/Paramedic has 3 vacancies.

Currently, there are 3 vacancies that will be filled immediately. Candidates chosen to move forward in the hiring process are required to complete a background check, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and medical/physical examination prior to appointment.

Salary

Starting Base Salary: $86,416

Any candidate who is a full-time commissioned Firefighter/Paramedic may start at a higher wage of up to $112,228 based on years of service.

Salary with guaranteed benefits:

Year 1 - $95,000  Year 3 - $125,000

*Includes Holiday, FLSA, PIC pay

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.

Although firefighting and emergency medical services work are the essential and most difficult and critical areas of activity, a substantial portion of time is spent training and studying methods, techniques, and procedures, department property and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with general instructions and well-defined procedures, under the command of a superior officer. Work is reviewed through observation, inspections, and reports for results obtained.