Firefighter/Paramedic

• Must be 21 years of age by April 10, 2024, and less than 35 years of age at the time of hire, unless previously employed as a full-time firefighter paramedic; as provided for in Illinois Statutes;
• Must must be able to legally work in the United States;
• Must have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent;
• Must be licensed as a paramedic in Illinois (EMT-P) -OR- a nationally registered paramedic (if applying from outside of Illinois) -OR- an EMT-B currently enrolled in a paramedic program, (proof of enrollment required). Must be a Licensed Paramedic, in Illinois, by date of hire;
• Possess an OSFM Certificate Firefighter II -OR- Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate (at time of application);
• Must have, and maintain, an Illinois Driver's license or equivalent;
• Must have a current CPAT card with ladder climb certification, issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (April 2, 2024);
• Must obtain an OSFM Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) Certificate dated within 1 year of appointment;
• All firefighters must live within 50 miles of Palos Heights Fire District Headquarters, by 1 year from the date of hire;
• Participate in a mandatory online written exam between April 10 – 12, 2024.

The Palos Heights Fire Protection District will award Preference Points for any of the following:

1. Experience
2. Veteran's Status
3. Education
4. Current Residency