Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Moline

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.moline.il.us

Phone:

• 309-524-2068

Email:

• fschultz@moline.il.us

Application Deadline:

• 07/07/25
• @ 5:00 PM

Salary:

• $65,035 - $108,116

  Starting:

  • No License: $65,035
  • EMT-Basic or RN pursuing Pre-Hospital RN (PHRN): $68,035
  • EMT-Paramedic or PHRN: $71,035 

  Excellent Health Benefits and Pension:

  • Uniform Allowance: $800/year
  • Education Assistance: The City of Moline will enroll the employee in certified programs to obtain their Emergency Medical Technician-Basic license and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic license or PHRN license and will cover the cost of the programs.
  • Employee must agree to stay with the City of Moline for 3 years. If employee leaves before 3 years, education assistance must be repaid on a pro-rated basis.

Population:

• 41,965

Position Details

No minimum licensing requirement to test!

Probationary Period and Residency: 

• All new employees will serve a probationary period of not less than 1 year.
• New employees not licensed as an Illinois EMT-Paramedic or PHRN will be required to become licensed as such within 2 years of hire.
• All new employees must become certified as a Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter in the State of Illinois during their probationary period.
• Must live within a 40-mile radius of 1630 8th Avenue in Moline within 6 months of successful completion of probationary period (includes Illinois and Iowa).

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT):

• Candidates are encouraged to present a valid CPAT card issued within 1 year prior to the date of the written examination. A valid CPAT card is required before an offer will be made.
• CPAT cards can also be obtained from accredited agencies nationwide.
• Facilities in Illinois include:
• NIPSTA (https://www.nipsta.org/176/Firefighter-Testing)
• National Testing Network (https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/cpat_info.cfm)
• MABAS 24 (http://www.mabas24.org/)
• SUFD (email: CPAT@sufd.org)
• CIFCA (https://centralillinoisfirechiefs.com/CPAT/CPAT.aspx)
• Local CPAT – QC EXPO Center Conference Room, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201. Contact City of Moline Human Resources at 309-524-2068 to schedule.

Ladder Climb and Written Examination:

Friday, July 25, 2025 or Saturday, July 26, 2026

Candidates will select one date to attend.

Ladder Climb:

8:00 AM

(Those who already have proof of successful completion of the ladder climb exercise at another certified CPAT testing facility do NOT need to attend this portion.) The ladder climb will be conducted in the parking lot at Moline Central Fire Station.

Written Examination:

8:30 AM

Oral Interviews:

Applicants with a score that is at or above 70% on the written examination will be eligible for an oral interview.

For applicant packet and to apply visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/molineil/jobs/4917483/firefighter-paramedic?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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