Part-Time Firefighter/Firefighter-Paramedic

McHenry Township Fire Protection District • McHenry, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the fire department, and under the general supervision of an officer, this position responds to medical emergencies, fires, and other emergency incidents to provide fire suppression and emergency medical service. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining a variety of rescue and firefighting apparatus and equipment, participating in firefighting, hazardous materials and other special teams incidents, and engaging in fire prevention and training activities. This position involves working both assigned shifts (paid on premise) and responding off-duty (paid on call). Newly hired part-time Firefighters who do not possess First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, and Basic Operations Firefighter certifications will be sent to those courses at McHenry County College. As part of an Initial Training Agreement, individuals are responsible for the cost of course tuition and textbooks for these courses and will then be reimbursed over a defined period of time. All Firefighters are required to become licensed Paramedics through the Illinois Department of Public Health within five years of their date of hire. Individuals are responsible for the cost of course tuition and textbooks for these courses and will then be reimbursed over a defined period of time.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent.
• Legal resident of the United States of America.
• Be 21 years of age or older, or between 18 and 21 years of age, and have been a member of a cadet program, or have a minimum of one (1) semester completed, and be actively enrolled in good standing in an accredited college program and working towards attainment of an associate's degree in Fire Science.
• Official, sealed college transcripts will be required at the time of application.
• Successfully complete all phases of the testing and hiring process.
• Possess a valid State Driver's License, Illinois or Wisconsin equivalent.
• Be capable of reading, speaking, and writing in the English language.
• Meet knowledge, health, and physical qualifications established by the District.
• Pass a background investigation, pre-employment medical exam, and drug test.
• Exhibit good moral character, temperate personal habits, and show evidence of an industrious work ethic.
• At the time the application is submitted, the individual must have previously completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), including the optional ladder climb, with attainment date no earlier than one (1) year prior to the application deadline.
• Successfully complete FireTeam testing through NTN with minimum scores: Human Relations 70%, Mechanical Ability 60%, Math 70%, Reading 80%.
• Submit a completed Employment Application and all required documentation by the deadline.

Nice To Haves

• Possess First Responder certification.
• Possess Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification.
• Possess Basic Operations Firefighter certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies, fires, and other emergency incidents to provide fire suppression and emergency medical service.
• Operate and maintain a variety of rescue and firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Participate in firefighting, hazardous materials and other special teams incidents.
• Engage in fire prevention and training activities.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for course tuition and textbooks for required certifications (First Responder, EMT-Basic, Basic Operations Firefighter, Paramedic) over a defined period of time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED