Firefighter/Paramedic

The Village of Oak Park Fire Department continuously accepts Public Safety Testing (PST) test scores for the position of Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic.

Essential steps in the process:

Step One - Select Village of Oak Park and pass the PST Written Exam with a grade of 70% or higher. Then submit a complete and up to date Personal History Statement (PHS). The written test must be passed and your scores released to the Village of Oak Park in order for us to receive them.

Step Two - Verify that you do not meet any of the Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements. To avoid a delay in the application process with our agency, you must complete an up to date, specific and detailed personal history statement (PHS) with Public Safety Testing (PST).

Step Three - Submit current physical ability test (CPAT) card or CPAT certificate and Ladder Climb from an authorized CPAT testing entity due by time of hire

NOTE: Per the BFPC Fire Rules: applicants must have a current Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-P license, or enrollment verification with a letter of good standing in a certified Emergency Medical Technician (paramedic) program. We are unable to hire anyone until they have completed school and took and passed the national test for their paramedic license.

The Oak Park Fire Department provides emergency services including fire suppression, basic and advanced life support, hazardous materials mitigation and special rescues. Non-emergency activities include alarm registration, public education and CPR/AED classes, station tours, pre-fire planning, as well as annual fire inspections of every commercial and public building in the Village.

Benefits: Holiday pay, Time off for professional development, 12 Kelly days, 9 Vacation days, Top pay in 5 years, Longevity/educational pay

Requirements: Minimum age 21 and under 35 by date of hire, US Citizen, High School Diploma or GED, Valid Driver's License, Paramedic Certification (Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-P license or enrollment in certified program), Vision correctable to 20/20, Ability to read, speak and write English, Pass Written Examination (70% or higher), Pass CPAT, No adult felony convictions, Valid CPAT certification within one year of written exam date

Salary: $80,944.20 for entry level

Application Deadline: Continuous