Palatine, IL Fire Department – Firefighter/Paramedic

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Job Description

Firefighter Minimum Requirements:

  • $35 non-refundable application fee.
  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid Driver’s License at time of application; Valid Illinois Driver’s License due at time of hire.
  • Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, but not older than thirty-five (35) years of age by the date of the written exam except as otherwise provided by statute.
  • Attend and pass the written exam, orientation, and all phases of testing which includes a polygraph test, background investigation, psychological assessment, and a medical evaluation.
  • Must hold an EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P license (IDPH licensed or National Registry) at the time of application. Must also be valid at the time of hire.
  • Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise within the one-year period to the date of the written exam.
  • Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit and/or evidence of OSFM equivalent training or experience, acceptable to the Village of Palatine Fire and Police Commission (see equivalency chart here).
  • Must have primary residence in Illinois upon appointment as a probationary firefighter.
  • Applicant must have at least 20-40 vision in both eyes with or without corrective lenses.

How to Apply

How to Apply: • Visit https://iosolutions.com to purchase the application. Complete online application and submit all supporting documentation by the application deadline of January 24th, 2025 at 2:00 pm