Firefighter/Paramedic

Pontiac Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.pontiac.org

Phone:

• 815-842-3225

Email:

• Jacob.Campbell@pontiac.org

Application Deadline:

• 10/20/22
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting (as of 4/1/2022): $46,958

  Step 1: $48,062 (Completion of Basic Operations Firefighter Academy or PFD Probationary Passport)

  Step 2: $51,375 (Completion of both Basic Operations Firefighter Academy and Pontiac Fire Department Probationary Passport)

  Benefits:

  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Illinois Downstate Firefighter's Pension Plan
  • Clothing allowance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Kelly Days

Sworn:

• 20 Fire; 8 EMS

Population:

• 15,000

Position Details

The Pontiac Fire Department is now accepting applications to create a Full-time Firefighter Eligibility List.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Good physical condition.
• Age requirements by the time of appointment will follow the Illinois Statute Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioners Act.
• Height and weight shall be proportionate.
• Valid driver's license with a good record.
• Hold a current Paramedic license in the state of Illinois by the time of hire. 

POST-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Attend and pass an Illinois State Certified Basic Operations Firefighter Academy as well as obtain an Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal certification as a Basic Operations Firefighter.
• Shall reside within 20 miles from the City of Pontiac limits. For newly hired employees, such residency shall be established no later than the date of the completion of the employee's probationary period. 

Applications may be picked up at:

Pontiac Fire Department

413 N. Mill Street

Pontiac, IL 61764

Monday through Friday

8 AM to 4 PM

OR

Obtained online at:

https://www.pontiac.org/Jobs.aspx

Applications need to be returned to the Fire Chief by 4 PM on October 20, 2022.

The testing process will begin on:

October 22, 2022

Questions:

Call:

815-842-3225

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