Northbrook Fire Department — Northbrook, IL
Firefighter Paramedic
Compensation
$82,806–$90,070 /yr
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The brief
Northbrook Fire Department in Northbrook, Illinois is hiring for Firefighter Paramedic (2 openings). The posted pay is $82,806–$90,070 a year. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (at application); Driver's license (at application); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); Written exam (required); and more. Veterans preference applies. The shift schedule is 24/48.
Among 24 current Illinois postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 63% of them; the median among them is $80,944/yr.
About Northbrook Fire Department
Northbrook Fire Department is a career department with 3 stations. Pension: state_public_safety.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
Requirements at a glance
| EMT certification | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | At application |
| Driver's license | At application |
| CPAT (physical ability test) | Required |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Paramedic certification | Preferred |
| Shift schedule | 24/48 |
| Openings | 2 |
| Veterans preference | Yes |
Hiring status
Northbrook Fire Department - Firefighter Paramedic has 2 vacancies.
The Village of Northbrook Fire Department currently has two (2) vacancies. Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2026 to be considered for the current selection process.
Salary
Starting salary:
- Firefighter: $82,806.4992
- Paramedic at time of hire: $90,070.1228
Full range of Firefighter Paramedic position is $90,070.1228 - $131,833.3997.
Job description
Protects life and property by performing fire fighting emergency aid, basic and advanced life support, and fire prevention duties. Maintains Fire Department apparatus, equipment and facilities in condition for immediate and effective use.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs fire fighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, applying water and chemicals onto fires, climbing ladders to gain access of upper levels of buildings and creating openings in buildings for ventilation.
- Protects property from damage by applying salvage covers to protect from water and smoke damage, setting up smoke ejectors to remove smoke from buildings and applying deodorants to remove the odor of smoke.
- Responds to emergency medical calls and treats persons with serious medical problems with the appropriate use of drugs, intravenous therapy, respiratory therapy, and other treatment under the direction of hospital medical personnel via contact with telemetry equipment and transfers to neighboring hospitals for further treatment.
- Maintains Fire Department apparatus, tools and equipment to ensure such equipment is in the proper condition for immediate and effective use.
- Participates in drills and attends continuing education classes in subjects such as hydraulics, pump operations, emergency medical techniques, fire fighting techniques, hazardous materials, and equipment and apparatus operations to ensure optimum readiness to respond to emergency conditions.
- Inspects structures for fire hazards and compliance with Village fire ordinances.
- Cleans and maintains fire station equipment facilities and adjacent grounds including living quarters and apparatus bays.
- Educates the public in Fire Department operations by conducting fire station tours.
- Rotating 24 hour schedule, 24 on/ 48 off
- Paid time off benefits:
- Vacation - 6 duty shifts per year and increases based on years of service as outlined in the CBA.
- Sick - ½ duty shift per month of continuous service
- Holiday time - 9 duty shifts in comp time or paid at a straight time rate
- PL - 5 duty shifts per year
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Village funded Life Insurance up to 1.5x salary
- Deferred Savings Program (457(b))
- Robust Training Program
- Article 4 Fire Pension
- Opportunities for career development
- Uniform allowance for 50% of cost of standard issue starting second year of employment
- Eligible to receive physical wellness incentive of $800/ year
- IAFF Union-Read the current CBA for more information and for full salary ranges.