Firefighter/Paramedic

How to Apply:

Purchase, complete, and submit your application at:

https://iosolutions.com/product/palatine-and-bartlett-il-firefighter-job-application/

Minimum Requirements:

Bartlett FPD:

• US Citizenship
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Be at least twenty (20) years of age, but not older than thirty-five (35) years of age by the date of the written exam except as otherwise provided by statute. Note that the minimum age for appointment to the position of firefighter/paramedic is twenty-one (21)
• Attend and pass the written exam, orientation, and all phases of testing which can include polygraph test, background investigation, psychological assessment, and functional physical evaluation
• Must hold EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P license (IDPH licensed) at time of application. Must also be valid at time of hire
• Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise within the one-year period prior to the date of the written exam
• Be certified as a Basic Operations Firefighter issued by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal at time of hire

Palatine FD:

• Eligible to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License at time of application; Valid Illinois Driver’s License due at time of hire
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, but not older than thirty-five (35) years of age by the date of the written exam except as otherwise provided by statute
• Attend and pass the written exam, orientation, and all phases of testing which can include polygraph test, background investigation, psychological assessment, and functional physical evaluation
• Must hold EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P license (nationally or IDPH licensed) at time of application. Must also be valid at time of hire
• Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise within the one-year period to the date of the written exam
• Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit and/or evidence of OSFM equivalent training or experience, acceptable to the Village of Palatine Fire and Police Commission (see equivalency chart which will be found within the application packet)
• Must have primary residence in Illinois prior to appointment as a probationary firefighter
• Applicant must have at least 20-40 vision

Orientation and Written Exam:

Candidates must attend the mandatory examination on:

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Exact details will be provided to those eligible to sit for the written examination. All electronic communication devices must be left in your vehicle and will not be permitted into the testing area. The exact details will be provided to those eligible.