Firefighter Paramedic

City of Elgin, IL•Elgin, IL

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About The Position

The City of Elgin is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The Elgin Fire Department has 145 sworn firefighters who provide a full range of coverage to 38.8 square miles and service a population of over 112,000 people. The coverage area includes the historic downtown area, two major medical facilities, two college campuses, multiple industrial and office parks, Grand Victoria Casino, a growing commercial segment, as well as single and multi-family homes. Services are also provided along main transportation routes that include sections of Interstate 90, routes 20, 31 and 25, the Randall Road corridor, the Northwest METRA rail line, and two major freight lines. The City of Elgin offers exceptional opportunities that include cultural arts, entertainment and recreation that are unmatched by surrounding suburbs. Located 38 miles northwest of Chicago, we are proud of our diversity and culture. The growing City enjoys ready access to public transportation, diverse housing stock and a mix of commercial establishments. Residents and visitors enjoy a thriving cultural arts community, world-class parks, historical museums and over 100 places of worship.

Requirements

Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements of the position
Submit an application with the City of Elgin by clicking on "Apply" at the top of this posting
Attach all required documents to this application
Copy of birth certificate / Naturalization papers if born outside of US
Candidates may not be older than 35 by December 29, 2025 unless: Previous employment as a fulltime firefighter in a municipality or FPD.
Candidate may be older than 35 years if they have served in the military while at the age of 35 with an honorable discharge and is no older than 40 years old by December 29, 2025.
Candidates must be 21 years old by December 29, 2025, unless: May be 19 years or older by December 29, 2025 and have not less than 3 years participation in the Elgin Fire Explorer Program or Elgin Police Explorer Program and 100 hours of volunteer time in the Elgin Fire Explorer Program or Elgin Police Explorer Program. You may be placed on the eligibility list, but shall not be appointed until you have reached the age of 21.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States or an alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence who can produce evidence of intention to become a citizen of the United States.
Copy of a valid driver's license
Copy of a High School Diploma or GED required
Copy of Military Separation papers (DD 214), if applicable
Must have your EMT- Basic license and CPAT by DATE OF HIRE
Copy of Illinois Department of Public Health EMT- Basic license or EMT - Paramedic license
Copy of valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card and Ladder Certification dated between November 17, 2024 and date of hire
Applicant must satisfactorily complete the 12 month probationary program, be certified as a Basic Operations Firefighter (Firefighter II).
At the Fire Chief's discretion, the applicant must be able to be licensed through the State of Illinois as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic and be able to continue to maintain that license.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) additional points will be given on the eligibility list to those candidates that have completed a minimum of two (2) years at the Elgin Fire Explorer Program
Five (5) additional points will be given for a four (4) year degree from an accredited college/university
Three (3) additional points will be given for 60 credit hours or more of college credit from an accredited college/university
Three (3) additional points will be given on the eligibility list for being a resident within the geographic boundaries of the City of Elgin for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the awarding of points.
Five (5) additional points will be given on the eligibility list to those candidates who have 1 or more years of active duty military experience with an honorable discharge as provided in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3(h)(1).
Up to five (5) additional points will be given on the eligibility list to those candidates who have served as a Basic Operations Firefighter (Firefighter II), Advanced Technician Firefighter (Firefighter III), or licensed paramedic for a municipality or fire protection district, based on the requirements set forth in 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.1

Responsibilities

Provide response to all-hazard emergencies including fire, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials, water rescue & recovery, technical rescue, and natural & man-made disasters.
Daily training & education programs
Tool & equipment maintenance
Administer community risk reduction programs that include public education, CPR training, business safety surveys and commercial pre-planning.
Participate in aggressive and ongoing on the job training programs.

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