Richton Park Fire Department — Richton Park, IL
Firefighter
Compensation
$22–$24 /hr
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January 6, 2026 · Open until filled
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The brief
Richton Park Fire Department in Richton Park, Illinois is hiring for Firefighter. The posted pay is $22–$24 an hour (about $45,760–$49,920 a year at full time). The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: Paramedic certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (at application); Driver's license (at application); High school / GED (required); min age 21. A felony conviction is disqualifying.
Among 24 current Illinois postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 8% of them; the median among them is $83,200/yr.
About Richton Park Fire Department
Richton Park Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 3 stations. Operational crews work a 24/48 schedule.
A community-focused suburban fire department serving Richton Park, a village of about 5.1 square miles in Chicago's south suburbs, providing fire suppression, EMS, and public education.
Richton Park Fire Department has 1 other current opening on Driftsmoke. Department page, openings and history →
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
Requirements at a glance
| Paramedic certification | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | At application |
| Driver's license | At application |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Age | Min age 21 |
| Employment | Part-time |
| Prior felony convictions | Disqualifying |
Paramedic Hourly rate: $24.00
EMT Hourly Rate: $21.50
Population: 13,500
Sworn Officers: 2
Application Deadline: Open
The Village of Richton Park is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of part-time Firefighter Paramedic and EMT.
Candidates must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have high school diploma or GED
- Be certified Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall
- Be IDPH licensed EMT-P with ability to test into Ingalls EMS system
- Have valid Illinois Driver's License
- Not have felony or misdemeanor convictions
Job Description:
- Candidates will be responsible for village ambulances
- Candidates will be responsible for patient care and completing all necessary patient care report forms
- Candidates will perform interior structural firefighting operations
- Candidates will perform exterior structural firefighting operations
- Candidates will report to the Battalion Chief while on duty
- Other duties as assigned