Firefighter/Paramedic

Palos Fire Protection District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.palosfire.org

Application Deadline:

• 09/08/26

Salary:

• $83,220.01 - $126,477.58

  Starting: $83,220.01

  Any candidate who is a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic may start at a higher wage up to $115,744.90 based on full-time service. 

  • After 1 year: $89,391.79
  • After 2 years: $97,022.17
  • After 3 years: $104,627.79
  • After 4 years: $115,744.90

  Benefit Information:

  • 144 Hours of Holiday Pay
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paramedic & Engineer Stipend
  • BCBS PPO (No Co-Pay or Deductible)
  • Retirement Health Care Plan
  • 7 Kelly Days
  • 4 Personal Days
  • 6 Vacation Days after year 1
  • 8 Sick days per year

  Local IAFF union 4480 CBA

Sworn:

• 35

Population:

• 25,000

Position Details

Apply at:

https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

City/County/Area Information:

Palos Park, Unincorporated Palos Township, Areas of Palos Heights and areas of Orland Park

Job Requirements:

• Age: 21
• Citizenship Required: Yes
• High School Grad/GED: Yes
• Driver's License: Yes
• Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
• Vision: Yes
• Academy Certification:
• Prefer BOF/Paramedic
• Will hire BOF/EMT-B currently enrolled in Paramedic School
• Will hire Paramedics only and send to a BOF Academy
• Prior Experience: Not Required
• Necessary Certifications: EMT-B EMT-P 

Hiring Process:

• Physical Agility
• Written Test
• Oral Interviews
• Background Check
• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Evaluation

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