Firefighter/Paramedic

Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic Hiring Process

Hillside Fire Department

Hillside, Illinois

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Hillside, Illinois is accepting applications for two immediate openings and to establish a new firefighter/paramedic eligibility register for future hiring.

Become a proud team member of a department that is one of 498 fire departments out of roughly 40,000 Nationwide, with an ISO Class 1 rating.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Hillside:

• U.S. citizenship
• No felony convictions
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Valid driver's license at time of application with the ability to obtain a Class B non-CDL License in Illinois
• Minimum of 21 years of age and not older than 35 years of age by the date of hire, unless the candidate has previous experience as a full-time firefighter in the state of Illinois, or is a veteran that qualifies under Illinois Public Act 97-0251
• Possess a valid Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) or National Registry EMT-Paramedic License (EMT-P) issued at the time of conditional offer of employment
• MUST possess a valid CPAT “Candidate Physical Ability Test” with Ladder Climb Test Certificate by a certified provider within 12 months prior to conditional offer of employment
• Candidates must pass a written examination, oral interview, polygraph test, background investigation, and medical examination
• Participate in a mandatory remote on-line written examination (Test will be available to applicants between Tuesday, July 29, 2025 through Thursday, July 31, 2025)
• $30.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
• The application deadline is Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Preference Points will be awarded as determined by the Village of Hillside for the following:

• Military Experience: Active-duty U.S. military service members with an un-redacted Honorable Discharge.  DD-214 must be submitted with application to qualify. 
• Certified Paramedics: Applicants currently certified as paramedics will be awarded preference points on the final register list. A copy of valid certification must be submitted with application to qualify.

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:

https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=727

The Village of Hillside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to maintaining diversity in its workforce.