Starting: $78,274
Benefits of working at the Burbank Fire Department:
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Burbank is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic.
Testing is being conducted for 6 IMMEDIATE new hires and to establish an Eligibility List for future hiring needs.
Burbank is located in Cook County, at the southwest edge of the city of Chicago. Conveniently located only 12 miles southwest of the Loop, and bordered by Oak Lawn, Bridgeview and Bedford Park makes living in Burbank a great place to raise a family or establish a business.
The goal of the Burbank Fire Department is to save lives and property and to prevent the citizens of Burbank from further danger by natural or man-made disaster and accidents.
The Fire Department is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with an average shift of 9 full-time firefighters and paramedics. Shifts consist of 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off. Burbank Fire is a young, aggressive department that is known for its rigorous and proactive approach to fire suppression and emergency response. The Burbank Fire Department responded to over 40 structure fires last year. Average call volume ranges between 4,500-4,700 incidents a year. Manning consists of 2 Officers, 2 Engineers, and 4-6 Firefighter/Paramedics, depending on staffing. The Department fleet consists of three Engines, one Quint, one Technical Rescue Squad, four Advance Life Support Ambulances (paramedic staffed), two Service Vehicles, and three Command Vehicles. We will also be taking delivery of a Rosenbauer Commander EXT Rescue Pumper in October 2024!
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Applications will be online for purchase until 11/20/24 – 2:00 PM
The deadline for returning completed applications is:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 by 4:00 PM
C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service
ATTN: Burbank FD
1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.
Preference points for applicants shall be provided by the City of Burbank for:
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There is a $5.00 non-refundable application fee. Applications are NOT available at the Burbank Fire Department or City Hall.
Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Registration starts at 8:00 AM
Orientation – 8:30 AM
Written Examination immediately following the Orientation
Location:
Burbank Fire Department
Station #1
8455 Mayfield Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459
All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Burbank, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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