Paramedic

Pontiac Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.pontiac.org
• www.pontiac.org/254/Fire-Department

Phone:

• 815-842-3225

Email:

• Jacob.Campbell@pontiac.org

Application Deadline:

• Until filled

Salary:

• Starting: $63,827 (includes base salary plus an additional 848 hours of guaranteed overtime)

  Benefits:

  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Illinois Downstate Firefighter's Pension Plan
  • Clothing allowance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Pontiac Firefighters Local #3239 collective bargaining unit member

Sworn:

• 30

Population:

• 15,000

Position Details

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The paramedic administers advanced life support to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by a physician, including protocols, and assesses the extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.

Paramedics will work a traditional 24-hour on-duty and 48-hour off-duty schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Citizen of the United States
• Good physical condition
• Valid driver's license with a good record
• Shall have a valid Illinois Paramedic license
• ACLS, PALS, and AHA CPR certifications by the time of application

POST-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete a 12-month probationary period in good standing

Application packets can be obtained at:

Pontiac Fire Department

413 N. Mill Street

Pontiac, IL 61764

During regular business hours of 8AM - 4PM

OR

Online at:

https://www.pontiac.org/Jobs.aspx

Applications period is open until filled.

Applications are to be emailed to Fire Chief Jacob Campbell at:

Jacob.Campbell@pontiac.org

If you have any questions about the testing procedure or forms, then don't hesitate to get in touch with the Pontiac Fire Department at:

815-842-3225

OR

Jacob.Campbell@pontiac.org

Ad viewed 833 times