Firefighter/Paramedic

Leyden Fire Protection District

Contact Information

Address:

Phone:

• 847-455-0180

Fax:

• 847-455-0126

Email:

• lfpdchief@sbcglobal.net

Application Deadline:

• 10/29/21
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $55,674

  Starting salary is per current contract in place. 

Sworn:

• 13

Population:

• 20,000

Position Details

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Leyden Fire Protection District will be conducting an open, competitive examination for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

Application packets may be obtained starting on Monday, September 13, 2021 until Friday, October 29, 2021 at the office of:

Chief Kory Ryan

Leyden Fire Protection District

2600 N. Mannheim Road

Franklin Park, IL 60131

The applications may be picked up from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.

The final turn in date will be Friday, October 29, 2021 by 4:00 pm.

A mandatory Orientation Meeting will be held on:

Saturday, October 30, 2021

9:00 am. sharp

The written exam will be held immediately following the mandatory Orientation Meeting at:

Leyden Fire Protection District

2600 N. Mannheim Road

Franklin Park, IL 60131

Minimal requirements at the time of application are:

• United States Citizen
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Valid Driver's License
• Must have valid CPAT and Ladder Climb verification cards
• Must be at least 21 to under 35 years of age at time of application deadline (10/29/21) unless otherwise exempt by statue
• Must have a valid and current Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Paramedic License at time of conditional offer 

Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF)/Firefighter II Certification is not Required to take the test. If you do have your BOF/Firefighter II Certification you will be awarded 5 points.

Additional requirements and supporting documentation requested of applicants will be provided as part of the District's application packet.

Candidates may undergo:

• Background check
• Polygraph test
• Psychological and medical evaluations 

Leyden Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer.

Published by the authority of the Leyden Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners.

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