Firefighter/EMT-B

Career firefighter position with the South Holland Fire Department. The South Holland Fire Department provides comprehensive fire suppression and emergency medical services to approximately 23,000 residents across an 11-square-mile area. Operations are conducted on three 24-hour shifts, with 10 personnel assigned per shift. The department responds to approximately 6,000 calls annually. Firefighters work a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off duty. A Kelly Day is scheduled off every ninth duty day for employees assigned to a 24-hour shift schedule.

Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including participation in the Firemen's Pension Fund, health/dental/vision/life insurance, optional supplemental benefit programs, investment and retirement plans including 457(b) deferred compensation and Roth IRA options, paid leave including bereavement leave, paid holidays and one annual bonus day, membership access to ACME Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted membership to South Holland Community Center Fitness Center, 120 hours vacation after year one, and 120 hours sick time after year one.

Requirements: Age 21 minimum at time of written test, high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in U.S., no adult felony convictions, current Illinois or National Registry EMT-B License, correctable vision to 20/20, able to read/speak/write English, must pass written examination and CPAT (completed within 1 year of conditional offer), no neck or facial tattoos, residency within 20 miles of Village Hall by end of probation

Salary: Starting 2025 Pay for FF/EMT-B - $64,249