Firefighter/Paramedic

Wilmington Fire Protection District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.wilmingtonfire.org

Phone:

• 815-476-6675

Fax:

• 815-476-0878

Email:

• wilmingtonfire@wilmingtonfire.org

Application Deadline:

• 02/17/23
• @ 3:30 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $58,275.00

Sworn:

• 14

Population:

• 15,000

Position Details

The Wilmington Fire Protection District is seeking qualified applicants to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of submission of an application unless otherwise provided by state or federal law
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Possess a valid class B non CDL driver's license in the State of Illinois
• Be certified as a Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter II through the Office of the State Fire Marshal in the State of Illinois prior to conditional offer
• Be certified as a Paramedic in the State of Illinois (IDPH EMT-P) prior to conditional offer

Applications will be available to qualified candidates:

January 17, 2023 – February 17, 2023

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday - Friday

Station #1

501 N. Main Street

Wilmington, IL

$30 non-refundable processing fee (Cash/check only) is due upon receipt of application.

A valid driver's license must be presented in order to obtain an application. Only one application per candidate will be given.

Completed application shall be returned to the above address no later than 3:30 PM on February 17, 2023. Failure to complete the application in its entirety shall be grounds for rejection from the process.

Applicants must attend the following:

• Orientation/Written Exam: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 6 PM Sharp (No one will be allowed in the room after 6 PM)
• Oral Interviews: February 22 and February 24, 2023
• Physical Ability: Must have a CPAT card with ladder climb issued no more than 365 days prior to conditional offer. 

The Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Wilmington Fire Protection District, will govern all facets of the hiring process, a copy of which is available for viewing at the District's Station#1.

If you have any questions please call:

815-476-6675

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