Firefighter/Paramedic

Palos Heights Fire Protection District

Palos Heights, Illinois

The Palos Heights Fire Protection District is accepting applications to the position of firefighter/paramedic.

All Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements established by the Palos Heights Fire Protection District:

• Must be 21 years of age by the written exam date of (November 10, 2026), and less than 35 years of age at the time of hire, unless previously employed as a full-time firefighter paramedic; as provided for in Illinois Statutes;
• Must must be able to legally work in the United States;
• Must have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent;
• Must be licensed as a paramedic in Illinois (EMT-P) -OR- a nationally registered paramedic (if applying from outside of Illinois) -OR- an EMT-B currently enrolled in a paramedic program, (proof of enrollment required). Must be a Licensed Paramedic, in Illinois, by date of hire;
• Possess an OSFM Certificate Firefighter II -OR- Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate (at time of application);
• Must have, and maintain, an Illinois Driver's license or equivalent;
• Must have a current CPAT card with ladder climb certification, issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (October 30, 2026);
• All firefighters must live within 50 miles of Palos Heights Fire District Headquarters, by 1 year from the date of hire

Preference Points will be awarded by the Palos Heights Fire Protection District for any one of the following:

• Military Experience: Applicants with a minimum of (1) year of active duty U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge. Military Form DD-214 (indicating status of discharge) must be submitted with application to qualify;  
• Fire Service Experience:  Applicants who have at least two (2) years full-time (career) firefighting employment.  A copy of all payroll stubs for the last two (2) year period -OR- letter from current, and any previous employers must be submitted with application to qualify;
• Education: Possess an Associate’s Degree in the field of Fire Service or Emergency Medical Services from an accredited community or junior college -OR- a Bachelor’s Degree in any field from an accredited college or university. A copy of the diploma or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application to qualify;
• Residency:  Applicants who are currently residents within the Palos Heights Fire Protection District at the time of application.  Copy of mortgage/rental lease agreement, tax documents, or current utility bill indicating the applicant's name and current address must be submitted at time of application to qualify. 

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, visit the following website:

https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=817

The Palos Heights Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.