Part-Time Firefighter/Firefighter-Paramedic

McHenry Township Fire Protection District•Mchenry, IL

10d•$20 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the fire department, and under the general supervision of an officer, responds to medical emergencies, fires, and other emergency incidents to provide fire suppression and emergency medical service; operates and maintains a variety of rescue and firefighting apparatus and equipment; participates in firefighting, hazardous materials, and other special teams incidents; fire prevention and training activities. This position involves working 12-hour shifts and responding off-duty as necessary. On recommendation of the Fire Chief, this position is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is a part-time, non-commissioned, non-pensioned, at-will employee of the District. Newly hired part-time Firefighters who do not possess First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B), and Basic Operations Firefighter (BOFF) certifications will be sent by the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) 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 by the MTFPD. Complete and detailed information will be provided at the candidate orientation session. All Firefighters are required to become licensed Paramedics through the Illinois Department of Public Health within 5 years of their hire date. Individuals are responsible for the cost of course tuition and textbooks for these courses and will then be reimbursed for a defined period of time by the MTFPD.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent.
Legal resident of the United States of America.
Able to read and write the English language.
Possess a valid State Driver's License, Illinois or Wisconsin equivalent (for Wisconsin residents if applicable).
21 years of age or older, OR Between the ages of 18 and 21, and actively enrolled, and have a minimum of one (1) semester of college completed towards the attainment of an associate's degree in Fire Science, OR Between the ages of 18 and 21, and have graduated from a fire department Cadet or Explorer program.
Official, sealed college transcripts will be required at the time of application.
Successfully complete FireTeam testing through the National Testing Network (NTN) at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com by choosing McHenry Township Fire Protection District.
Scores from candidates who previously completed the test through NTN within one (1) year of the deadline established by the MTFPD will be accepted.
Attain minimum scores in NTN testing: Human Relations 70%, Mechanical Ability 60%, Math 70%, Reading 80%.
Complete a valid CPAT test, including the optional ladder climb, within one (1) year of the deadline established by the MTFPD.
Submit a completed Employment Application and all required documentation by the deadline set by the MTFPD.

Nice To Haves

Possess First Responder certification.
Possess Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification.
Possess Basic Operations Firefighter (BOFF) 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.