Firefighter/Paramedic

We are currently establishing an eligibility list for the position of Career Firefighter/Paramedic. The South Holland Fire Department provides comprehensive fire suppression and emergency medical services to approximately 23,000 residents across an 11-square-mile area. We are proud to maintain an ISO rating of 2, reflecting our strong commitment to excellence in fire protection and emergency response. The South Holland Fire Department is staffed by 27 full-time firefighter/paramedics, 3 Lieutenants, 1 Fire Prevention Specialist, 15 part-time personnel, Department Chaplain, an Executive Assistant, a Deputy Chief, and a Fire Chief. Operations are conducted on three 24-hour shifts, with 10 personnel assigned per shift, including nine firefighters and one Lieutenant. Minimum daily staffing consists of eight full-time personnel, supplemented by up to three part-time positions when staffed. All personnel must live within 20 miles of the Village Hall by end of probation period. Station 43 operates two ALS ambulances and an ALS Engine/Tower Ladder jump company, while Station 44 operates an ALS Ambulance and an Engine jump company. Together, the department responds to approximately 6,000 calls annually, including auto and mutual aid responses.

Compensation & Benefits: The Village of South Holland offers a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the Firemen's Pension Fund as prescribed under Chapter 5, Section 4 of the Statutes of the State of Illinois. Additional benefits include: Health, dental, vision, and 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 the South Holland Community Center Fitness Center; 120 Hours Vacation after year one; 120 Hours Sick Time after year one.

Work Schedule: 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.

Requirements: Age 21 minimum at date of written test, maximum age 35 unless exempted per state statute (military service, volunteer, paid-on-call, part-time, full-time firefighters with certain conditions); U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in U.S.; High School Diploma or GED; Valid Driver's License; Current Illinois or National Registry EMT-B License due at application deadline; Paramedic certification must be obtained by conclusion of two-year probationary period; No adult felony convictions; No neck or facial tattoos; Vision correctable to 20/20; Able to read, speak, and write English; CPAT certification required at time of conditional offer (must be completed no more than one year prior to conditional offer)

Salary: Starting 2025 Pay for FF/EMT-B - $64,249; Starting 2024 Pay for FF/Paramedic - $78,481; $109,127.35 after 6 years with incentives