Firefighter/Paramedic

Kankakee Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• citykankakee-il.gov

Phone:

• 815-933-0450

Application Deadline:

• 08/05/26

Salary:

• Starting: $75,074.53

  Benefits:

  • Will send qualified individuals to Basic Operations Fire Academy if hired
  • Residency incentives
  • Education incentives up to $3,420.00
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Post Retirement Health Care Plan with City contribution

Population:

• 24,000

Position Details

6 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

The City of Kankakee Fire Department is looking for interested candidates to fill our Firefighter/Paramedic position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age at the time of hire and under age 35 (unless meets other criteria denoted in 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7)
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Valid Illinois driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Operations Firefighter/Certified Paramedic or Certified Paramedic
• CPAT at time of hire 

Important Dates & Locations:

Application window:

July 21, 2026 - August 5, 2026

Orientation and Test:

August 8th or August 9th at 10:00 AM (select your preferred date on the application

Location:

385 E. Oak Sttreet

Kankakee, IL 60901

For More Information & How to Apply Contact Chief LaRoche at:

815-933-0450

How to Apply:

To submit your application to be considered for this position, please visit the website at:

https://citykankakee-il.gov/departments/fire/application-for-employment.php

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