Firefighter/Paramedic

Carol Stream Fire District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.carolstreamfire.org

Phone:

• 630-668-4836

Email:

• rschultz@carolstreamfire.org

Application Deadline:

• 02/21/23
• @ 3:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $71,705.55

Sworn:

• 59

Population:

• 50,000

Position Details

Carol Stream Firefighter/Paramedic Position Eligibility Test

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Carol Stream Fire Protection District announces the comprehensive examination process for the position of full-time firefighter/paramedic.

Required Qualifications and/or Documentation:

1. Applicant must attach a copy of a high school diploma or G.E.D. at the time of application.
2. Applicant must attach a copy of a valid driver's license at the time of application.
3. Applicant must attach a copy of a valid CPAT card with ladder climb certification issued within (1) year prior to written exam date of February 26, 2023.
4. Applicant will be at least 19 years of age as of February 21, 2023, the last day that the commission is accepting applications and under age 35 as of February 21, 202, the last day that the commission is accepting applications. The maximum age restriction will not apply to an individual who meets one of the exceptions to the statutory maximum hiring age detailed in Section 16.06(b) of the Fire Protection District Act or Section 10-2.1-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
5. Applicant must be a certified IDPH EMT-P (paramedic) with a current license upon the offer of a position.
6. Applicant will be a minimum certified OSFM Firefighter II or Basic Firefighter upon the offer of a position. 

Applications may be obtained online at:

www.carolstreamfire.org

OR

In person at:

Carol Stream Fire District Head Quarters

Station 28

365 Kuhn Road

Carol Stream, IL 60188

Applications will be accepted in person, beginning February 1, 2023. Office hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. We will be closed on Presidents' Day (2/20/23).

A non-refundable administrative fee of $25.00 will be required upon submission of the application in person by cash (Exact Amount Please), check or money order payable to Carol Stream Fire District.

Individuals who have a personal hardship and cannot afford the test fee should notify the department immediately.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

Completed application with required copies of all documents and certifications are due to be returned by February 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM. Please note: We will NOT notarize any documents.

WRITTEN TEST DATE:

February 26, 2023

Please arrive by 8:15 AM (No late entries permitted).

The test will be conducted by Testing For Public Safety LLC., at:

Carol Stream Station 28

365 Kuhn Road

Will begin at 8:30 AM

PREFERENCE POINTS:

Those passing the written exam will be given authority to submit preference points in the following categories:

1. Veteran
2. Education

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