Firefighter/Paramedic

Wauconda Fire District

c/o IOS Recruitment

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• waucondafire.org

Application Deadline:

• 03/03/25
• @ 4:00 PM (CST)

Salary:

• Starting: $81,006.75 (as of May 1, 2024)

  Top Salary: $115,723.92

  WFD offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Paid Time Off - Sick, Personal, Vacation and Kelly Days
  • Health, Dental & Vision
  • District paid Long and Short Term Disability
  • District paid Life Insurance
  • District funded HSA & FSA
  • Laser Eye & Orthodontia benefits

Sworn:

• 50

Population:

• 40,000 approx

Position Details

2 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE!

Application Deadline:

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM (CST)

To Apply:

https://iosolutions.com/product/wauconda-il-firefighter-application-2/

The Wauconda Fire Protection District provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to a diverse community of approximately 40,000 people within approximately 50 square miles.

The WFD responds to over 4,600 calls per year from our three stations.

Firefighter Minimum Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age at the time of hire and not older than age 35 at time of application, unless applicant falls under one of the statutory exceptions.
• A U.S. citizen at time of filing formal application or must meet requirements of Illinois Human Rights Act for citizenship status.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have or be able to acquire a valid Class B Non-CDL Driver's License during probationary period.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must have the ability to understand the English language, both written and spoken.
• Must be a licensed EMT-B (Basic) through the Illinois Department of Public Health at time of application. New employees must be licensed in the State of Illinois as an EMT-P (Paramedic) at time of hire.
• Must be certified as a Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter in the State of Illinois at time of application or provide a transcript or certificate showing successful completion of a State of Illinois Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter curriculum.
• Must be of sound mental and physical health and meet all established standards.
• Must have a valid CPAT card issued within a 12-month period immediately preceding the application deadline. Must also be valid at time of hire. (Valid if dated 03/03/2024 - 03/03/2025).
• Must be able to pass a written exam, sit for an oral interview, and pass a medical examination with drug test, and a comprehensive background and security investigation.
• Must be able to work a typical firefighter shift schedule. Shift work is typically 24 hours on duty, 48 hours off duty, (07:00 to 07:00); as scheduled without regard for Holidays.

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