Position Details
Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry Level) Testing NOW Available!
EXAMINATION:
The City is proud to partner with National Testing Network (NTN) on the next Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility Test.
NTN provides the ability to apply and test for our department from the comfort of your home and on your schedule. Interested persons must complete testing at the NTN in addition to completing this application.
Candidates must complete an examination at the agreed upon time set by NTN and it must be completed BEFORE October 4, 2024.
If you schedule to complete your exam after the deadline, you will not be considered eligible for this call for applications. All testing protocols set by NTN are to be strictly adhered to by the candidate. Failure to adhere to the testing guidelines will result in an incomplete application.
APPLICATION:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Applications may be filled out directly on the City’s website. No written or emailed application will be accepted.
You must submit the following documents in addition to the completed application:
- Signed Consent and Release Forms
- Copy of your high school diploma (or GED)
- Copy of valid driver’s license (both sides)
- Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship or residency
- Copy of a valid IDPH Paramedic License or letter stating enrollment in a paramedic program with anticipated completion date
- Copy of CPAT and ladder climb certificate dated 10/4/2023 – 10/4/2024
All applications and materials must be submitted by:
October 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
For questions pertaining to the application and process, please contact the Des Plaines Fire Department at:
847-391-5339
OR
lbuccieri@desplaines.org
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS:
Please contact National Testing Network at:
206-428-3265
OR
Visit:
https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- If not already a member, a $55 non-refundable membership fee to National Testing Network (NTN), and/or $12 to participate in City of Des Plaines examination testing
- U.S. resident
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid driver’s license (valid Illinois driver’s license by date of hire)
- 20 to under 35 years of age as of the date of the written exam, but must be 21 prior to appointment, unless otherwise provided by the Rules and Regulations and/or Illinois Statute (e.g., exception for attaining age 35 during military service, exception for certain previous full-time firefighter employment)
- No felony convictions
- Residency in Illinois by date of hire
- Valid CPAT and Ladder Climb Certificate dated 10/4/2023 – 10/4/2024
HIRING PROCESS:
- Complete the online application here.
- Take the examination through the National Testing Network.
- Both must be completed on or before October 4, 2024.
- Preliminary eligibility list is established by the BFPC.
- Preference points will be awarded.
- Final eligibility list is established by the BFPC.
- Background checks begin in list order. Background checks include:
- Completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
- Completion of a fingerprint background check at the City of Des Plaines Police Department
- Completion of a polygraph examination
- Background investigation interview with the BFPC.
- If background investigation is passed, a conditional offer is made.
- Psychological interview
- Physical examination
- Start date established
