Firefighter/Paramedic

Villa Park Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.invillapark.com

Phone:

• 630-592-6054

Email:

• Bmitsuka@invillapark.com

Application Deadline:

• 08/02/24

Salary:

• Starting: $75,887

  Benefits:

  • Specialty team opportunities
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance per the CBA
  • Kelly days, vacation time, sick time accrual, post-retirement health benefits (115 plan), Holiday and Longevity pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • We embrace a culture that is devoted to training and personal/professional growth 

Sworn:

• 27

Population:

• 22,753

Position Details

Villa Park Fire Department

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Three Immediate Openings for Firefighter/Paramedics

Firefighter Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• No felony or disqualifying misdemeanor convictions (70 ILCS 705/16.06)
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 21 to 35 years of age by date of hire unless otherwise exempt by statute (70ILCS 705/16.06B (C)
• Must have completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise within one year before the written exam deadline (8/02/2024). Certifications are considered valid if issued 08/02/2023-08/02/2024
• IDPH Paramedic License or National Registry at time of hire

Mandatory:

You must register with the National Testing Network, submit your application, and complete the Fire Team Exam by the closing date.

APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS CLOSES AUGUST 2, 2024.

Testing:

The Village of Villa Park offers full testing services for this position through the National Testing Network (NTN).

To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to:

www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

Select 'Find Jobs', then select Firefighter Jobs and sign up for the Villa Park Fire Department.

When you visit the NTN website:

1. Complete the registration process and schedule your test.
2. Review all information related to the Village of Villa Park Firefighter/Paramedic, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
3. Review detailed information about the testing process.
4. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired). 

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are forwarded to the Village. Candidates who submit a complete employment application and pass the entry-level exam will be placed on Villa Park's initial eligibility list. The Village will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

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