Firefighter/Paramedic

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District (ALFPD)

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.alfpd.org

Phone:

• 847-658-8233

Email:

• ebusby@alfpd.org

Application Deadline:

• 05/08/26

Salary:

• Starting: $79,452 - $84,036, based on qualifications

  After 5 Years: $121,972

Sworn:

• 66

Population:

• 40,000

Position Details

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District

Invites applications for the position of:

FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Immediate Openings

Application Deadline:

Friday, May 8, 2026

APPLICATION:

To fill out an application and schedule your written test, go to:

www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

Select Firefighter Jobs and sign up for the ALFPD test

What to expect at the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:

• Completion of the application process;
• Review all information related to the position and details about the testing process;
• Opportunity to take online practice tests;
• Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays;
• Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment; Upon completion of the written test, all candidate scores will be automatically forwarded to the ALFPD hiring officials. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department's pool of eligible candidates to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process which include turning in required documents before deadline.

Upon completion of the written test, all candidate scores will be automatically forwarded to the ALFPD hiring officials. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department’s pool of eligible candidates to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process which include turning in required documents before deadline.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The District, located in McHenry and Kane Counties along the Fox River, encompasses a 22 square mile jurisdiction approximately 40 miles northwest of the City of Chicago. Operating out of three stations, the ALFPD serves a residential population of approximately 40,000 and protects a mix of residential, light industrial and commercial development by providing effective and efficient fire protection, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and specialized response to emergency incidents. The District employs 66 commissioned and non- commissioned firefighting personnel and 3 civilian staff members, who responded to approximately 5,600 emergency incidents in 2025.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

• At least 20 years of age and under 35 years of age as of May 8, 2026. (70ILCS 705/16.06 or 65ILCS 2/10-10-2.1.6)
• Valid Illinois Driver's License
• Illinois Firefighter Basic Operations (Firefighter II) or Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic
• EMT-B Certification
• Valid CPAT card within last 12 months (at the time of conditional employment offer)
• No felony convictions and good moral character
• No residency requirements

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process includes:

• Oral interview
• Background investigation
• Psychological exam
• Medical exam

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