Firefighter / Paramedic

Gurnee, Village of•Gurnee, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gurnee Fire Department is recruiting to fill immediate vacancies for the position of Firefighter / Paramedic. The Gurnee Fire Department serves a population of 60,000 within a 30 sq. mile radius across three fire stations. The department has 60 sworn personnel and is actively hiring to fill additional positions, with a daily minimum staffing of 15 members. The department operates 4 Engines, 6 Ambulances, 1 Ladder Truck, and 1 Heavy Rescue Squad, responding to over 8,000 calls per year.

Requirements

Meet one of the following criteria: Illinois Office of State Fire Marshall Basic Operations Firefighter certified, with proof of enrollment or active good standing in a paramedic program by date of hire; OR Illinois Office of State Fire Marshall Basic Operations Firefighter certified & Licensed Paramedic; OR Licensed Paramedic or currently enrolled in a paramedic program with expected licensure by date of hire.
Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
Maximum age of 35 years of age at time of hire (unless otherwise exempt per state statute).
Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class B non-CDL or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
Provide a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card with Ladder Climb by December 1, 2026. Must have a date of issue between 12-1-2024 and 12-1-2026 to be valid.
Successfully pass the FireTeam examination offered through the National Testing Network.
United States Citizen or Naturalized Citizen.
Complete the FireTeam National Exam through National Testing Network by October 13, 2026.
Apply through the Gurnee Fire Department website and submit required documents by October 13, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Tech Firefighter certification.
Fire Apparatus Engineer certification.
Associate's degree (fire service or emergency medical services) for preference points.
Bachelor’s degree (any curriculum) for preference points.
Veteran’s Points / Military Service with an Honorable Discharge for preference points.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced emergency medical care, including IVs, intubation, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.
Perform full firefighting duties such as fire suppression, rescue operations, apparatus driving, hose deployment, ladder work, and ventilation.
Maintain equipment.
Complete detailed medical reports.
Conduct public education.
Participate in inspections.
Maintain readiness through daily training.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Additional pay stipends for Advanced Tech Firefighter and Fire Apparatus Engineer certifications.
Educational and training reimbursement.
Excellent funded pension.
Supplemental 457 Retirement Plan options.
Section 115 Retirement Health Savings Plan.
Health insurance - BCBS Illinois PPO or BlueAccess HMO plan choices.
120 hour holiday bonus in addition to salary.
Rotating shifts of 24 hours on / 48 hours off.
Paid time off - up to 11 shifts upon hire (first year).
Visible tattoos permitted within Department Policy.
No residency or living radius requirement.