Starting: $71,587 ($26.82/hour)
Range: $71,587 - $101,715
Benefits:
For more information regarding salary and benefits please view the current IAFF contract.
The City of DeKalb, Illinois Invites Applications for the position of FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC.
Extended Deadline:
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
DeKalb is located in a university community and the Fire Department serves a population of over 16,000 students and 40,290 residents. The Department has an ISO Rating of 2 with a primary response area of 16 square miles and serves an additional 55 square miles by contract to the DeKalb Fire protection District. In 2023, the DeKalb Fire Department responded to 7,684 requests for emergency service of which 82% were medical calls. The Fire Department is comprised of 71 full-time sworn employees and a Fire Chief, 2 Deputy Chiefs and 2 civilian employees. New station and increase in staffing coming in 2025.
For more information about the Department or to view the 2023 Annual Report, please visit: Annual Report.
Residency requirement after 15 months of employment. 40-mile radius from the DeKalb Fire Department at 700 Pine Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.
The selection process includes:
Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment.
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ORAL INTERVIEWS:
Interviews will be scheduled December 10th and/ or December 12th. Interview Dates are subject to change.
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