New Lenox, IL Fire Protection District – Firefighter

Job Description

• $25 non-refundable application fee
• United States citizen
• No felony convictions
• Must be 21 years of age, and under 35 years of age at time of application, or as otherwise exempt by statute
• High school diploma (or its equivalent)
• Valid driver’s license
• MUST be currently enrolled in a paramedic (EMT-P) program OR have completed an EMT-P class and currently in certification process OR be a licensed/certified EMT-P. Must have a valid EMT-Paramedic license at time of conditional offer of employment
• Illinois Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). No other certificates will be accepted.
• Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card and approved Ladder Climb Card due at time of application deadline (issued within one year of application due date – 11/18/2023 – 11/18/2024) and at time of conditional offer of employment (issued within one year of conditional offer acceptance date).
• Residency required within the State of Illinois.