Firefighter/Paramedic

Village of Buffalo Grove

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.vbg.org

Phone:

• 847-459-2517

Email:

• bfpc@vbg.org

Application Deadline:

• 03/24/23
• @ 5:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $70,566.08

Sworn:

• 57

Population:

• 41,000

Position Details

Buffalo Grove is now seeking candidates for Firefighter/Paramedic.

Welcome to the Village of Buffalo Grove Firefighter/Paramedic original appointment application process, conducted by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

This process is designed to provide interested and eligible applicants the opportunity to qualify for ranking on an eligibility list from which new hires for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic will be selected during a two-year period.

In order to test for firefighter/paramedic candidates sitting for the exam must:

• Be 21 years of age and under 35, unless previously a full-time firefighter in Illinois at the date of the written examination.
• A US Citizen.
• Licensed by IDPH as an EMT-B at the time of the written examination.
• EMT-P is required at the time of a conditional offer.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid class B non-CDL or equivalent driver's license.
• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to understand the English language, both written and spoken.
• An IAFC/IAFF Candidate Physical Ability Test and Ladder Climb Test Certificate by a certified provider. 

Additionally, any candidate called from the final eligibility register to move further in the process will be required to undergo and successfully complete a rigorous background investigation including a polygraph exam.

Written Exam and Orientation Details:

Attendance at the orientation session and written examination is MANDATORY for all applicants.

The orientation and written examination will take place at:

Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center

225 McHenry Road

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Registration will open on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 08:00 with the doors closing at 09:00.

The mandatory orientation session will start at 09:00 followed by the written examination and will last until approximately 12:00. Candidates who fail to appear before the doors close at 09:00 will not be allowed to attend the mandatory orientation session, complete the written examination and will not be eligible for the Final Eligibility Roster.

On orientation and testing day, you must bring a copy of your ticket, a photo ID, proof of CPAT and Ladder Climb, and EMT licensure (no electronic images).

Application and Fees are Due:

Friday, March 24, 2023 by 5:00 PM

Please visit our website for the full posting and apply today at:

www.vbg.org

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