Firefighter/Paramedic (Eligibility List)

Village of Schaumburg • Schaumburg, IL

22d

About The Position

This position performs hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, heat, and confined spaces; provides emergency medical assistance; performs rescue operations; may be assigned to the operation of motor equipment; acquires a knowledge of the operation of all of the various types of apparatus, tools, and equipment; observe and study the principles of fire behavior and firefighting operations, rescue work, hazardous materials, basic and advanced life support, and fire prevention and education; perform routine duties in a fire station in cleaning, maintenance, and repair of property and equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum age 21
• Under age 35 at the time of application, unless an exemption applies as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3(c)
• Valid driver’s license
• 60 Hours of college credit from an accredited college or university
• CPAT card dated no more than one year prior to date of application

Responsibilities

• Performs hazardous tasks under emergency conditions
• Provides emergency medical assistance
• Performs rescue operations
• Operation of motor equipment
• Acquires knowledge of apparatus, tools, and equipment operation
• Observe and study the principles of fire behavior and firefighting operations, rescue work, hazardous materials, basic and advanced life support, and fire prevention and education
• Perform routine duties in a fire station in cleaning, maintenance, and repair of property and equipment

Benefits

• flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• retirement plan through the Fire Pension Fund
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• tuition reimbursement
• succession development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree