Firefighter

HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 11118 Main Street HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS 60142 https://www.huntleyfpd.org Updated: September 18, 2026 Job Classification: Firefighter / Paramedic The Huntley Fire Protection District is establishing a Career Firefighter/Paramedic hiring list. All candidates must take the Fire-TEAM exam through the National Testing Network (NTN) by October 23, 2026. This position requires the Candidate Physical Ability Test with ladder certification (CPAT with Ladder Climb) dated within the last 12 months at the time of application. The department requires the candidate to complete the Pre-Hire Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA). You can access these questionnaires through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing the PHQ and PSSA as soon as possible to avoid delays in your process. Salary Information: As of May 1st, 2026, Starting Salary = $82,029.45 Benefits Information: • Medical insurance PPO HSA • Dental and Vision Insurance • Paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, personal days • Optional supplemental insurance (cancer, intensive care, accidental, etc.) • Life Insurance • Deferred Compensation • Annual Medical Evaluations • Direct Deposit • A retirement plan through the Illinois Article 4 Fire Pension Schedule: The Huntley Fire Protection District works a standard 24/48 shift schedule. Department Information: The Huntley Fire Protection District is one of the largest fire districts in McHenry and Kane County. Over 8,000 Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Service, and Rescue calls are handled by our five fire stations. The district employs 76 sworn personnel and 15 part-time firefighters, paramedics and EMTs. Our firefighters work with state-of-the-art apparatus and equipment supported by full-time staff members in EMS, Training, and Mobile Integrated Health. The district maintains several specialty teams which include Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Fire Investigation. The district is a member of MABAS Division 5 and Division 4/5 Lake and McHenry County Specialized Response Team. The district places a high degree of importance on the customer service it provides to both internal and external customers. The Huntley Fire Protection District interacts with the community by providing a variety of programs such as slips, trips, and falls education, hosting a Fire Cadet and Intern Program, a CPAT Training Center with ladder climb, and providing CPR instruction classes. Area Information: Serving Huntley / Algonquin / Lake-In-The-Hills / Hampshire / Gilberts / Pingree Grove as well as unincorporated McHenry and Kane Counties and nine miles of Interstate 90. Population: 54,000 Job Requirements Age: Minimum 19 years of age to apply. Minimum 21 years of age at the time of hire but not exceeding 35 years of age at the time of hire, unless exempted by Illinois statute. Exemptions to the maximum age limit are allowed for military service and full-time firefighters meeting certain conditions. Citizenship Required: Yes High School Grad/GED: Yes Valid ILLINOIS Driver's License Ability to obtain a Class B Non-CDL or Equivalent within 6 Months of Hire Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes Vision: Correctable to 20/20 Physical / Psychological: Must pass the pre-employment physical and psychological exam Necessary Certifications: • Firefighter Basic Operations (Firefighter II) from the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal. • Illinois or Nationally Licensed EMT-P or PHRN at the time of conditional employment offer • Current CPAT with Ladder Endorsement Additional Requirements: Firefighter candidates, at the time of application, must provide current certification that he or she has successfully passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Endorsement, as licensed and approved by the International Association of Firefighters, and shall have a date not to exceed one year. Firefighter candidates, at the time of HIRE, must provide current certification that he or she has successfully passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Endorsement, as licensed and approved by the International Association of Firefighters, and shall have a date not to exceed one year. To Apply: • Valid Driver’s License • EMT-B Certification or EMT-P Certification • High School Diploma • Current CPAT with Ladder Endorsement To Hire: • Valid Firefighter Basic Operations (Firefighter II) from the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Certification • Illinois or Nationally Licensed EMT-P or PHRN at the time of conditional employment offer • Current CPAT with Ladder Endorsement Hiring Process: • Submit all required documents. • Written Exam • Background Investigation • Commission Interview (Pass / Fail) • Comprehensive Medical Examination • Psychological Examination Employment Disqualifiers: • No felony convictions, probation, or supervision, and good moral character • No illegal drug possession or use record. • Must pass a pre-employment medical exam, psychological exam, drug test, and criminal background investigation. Preference Points: Preference points will be awarded as allowed by the Illinois Municipal Code Sec. 10- 2.1-6.3. (h).