Firefighter/Paramedic

The Village of Oak Park Fire Department continuously accepts Public Safety Testing (PST) test scores for the position of Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic. To apply to be a Village of Oak Park Firefighter/Paramedic follow these important steps:

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.

Benefit Information: 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, under 35 years of age by date of hire (unless exempt by state statute), US Citizen, High School Diploma or GED, Valid Driver's License, Correctable vision to 20/20, Current Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-P (Paramedic) license or enrollment verification in certified paramedic program, No adult felony convictions, No traffic crime convictions in last 5 years, No driver's license suspension in past 3 years, No illegal drug use in last 5 years, Ability to read, speak and write English, Written Examination (70% or higher), CPAT Certification (current within one year of written exam), Personal History Statement

Salary: $80,944.20 for entry level

Application Deadline: Continuous