Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Edwardsville

Human Resources

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofedwardsville.com

Phone:

• 618-655-1164

Fax:

• 618-692-2410

Email:

• humanresources@cityofedwardsville.com

Application Deadline:

• 06/05/25

Salary:

• Starting: $84,712

  After Probation: $94,653

  Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Paid 100%
  • Paid Education Stipends
  • Longevity Pay
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Downstate Article 4 Firefighter Pension 
  Hiring Bonus, $5000 for Paramedic, $5000 for IFSI Fire Academy

Position Details

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Completion of a standard high school curriculum or GED.
• Successful completion of the State of Illinois requirements to obtain a Certified Firefighter II certificate within the probationary period.
• Successful completion of the Illinois Department of Public Health Requirements to obtain Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic License prior to or within the probationary period. 

Work Characteristics:

The position requires the employee to have and maintain:

• Physical conditioning needed to:
• a. Restrain individuals who pose a physical threat to themselves or to the firefighter.
• b. Run to persons requiring emergency assistance.
• c. Lift and carry equipment and injured/deceased persons.
• d. Force entry into buildings
• e. Climb flights of stairs and ladders.
• f. Walk, stand or sit for long periods of time (including driving).
• g. Endure exposure to extreme weather and disease.
• h. Perform life-saving procedures (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
• i. Communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally.
• j. Operate required equipment.
• k. Perform required job tasks and functions.
• l. Provide assistance to citizens and co-workers in distress, including but not limited to independently carrying or dragging unconscious people.
• Effective Audio-Visual Discrimination and Perception Needed to:
• a. Make observations.
• b. Read, speak, and write the English language.
• c. Drive and operate equipment safely.
• d. Vision Standards: i. Color Vision adequate to identify red, green, and yellow color. ii. Far visual acuity: 20/30 binocular each eye (corrected) or 20/20 uncorrected. iii. Soft contacts may be used to correct vision with proven successful long-term use. iv. Peripheral vision of 140 degrees or better. v. Case by case review of radial keratotomy, repaired retinal detachment, and/or optic neuritis.
• General Abilities:
• a. Observe analytically and objectively, analyze situations quickly, determine and take prompt, effective action.
• b. Understand, interpret, and apply applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, general orders, and policies.
• c. Understand and respond quickly and accurately to written and oral directions, instruction, inquires and requests.
• d. Work independently and effectively within the confines of rules and regulations, general orders, and policies.
• e. Initiate appropriate interpersonal, intra-agency and inter-agency communications.
• f. Act quickly, calmly and decisively in emergencies and under stress.
• g. Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially.
• h. Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• i. Record information clearly and completely.
• j. Maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.
• k. Assimilate, retain and effectively use geographic knowledge concerning the City and the Surrounding vicinity.
• l. Not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals.
• Emotional and Psychological Stability:
• a. Accept constructive criticism in a mature fashion.
• b. Effectively communicate and interact positively with fellow employees and citizens.
• c. Tolerate stress.
• d. Function effectively under stress.
• e. Deal effectively with the morbid, the macabre, the repugnant, the abnormal, the morose, the psychotic, the neurotic and the otherwise unpleasant or unusual facets or results of human behavior. 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Posses valid Illinois driver's license

Please Register Online:

https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/firejobs

Scroll Down to Fire Department Testing Information:

• Test Date: June 21, 2025
• Location: Edwardsville Public Safety Building 333 South Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025
• Time: 10:00 AM

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