Firefighter/Paramedic

Palos Heights Fire Protection District

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Contact Information

Address:

Palos Heights Fire Protection District
12300 S. Harlem Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Phone:

  • 708-448-4272

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 07/14/25
  • @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

  • Starting: $78,000

    $115,400 estimated after 5 years 

    7 shift days paid time off the first year, maximum of 26 days upon full seniority

Sworn:

  • 21

Population:

  • 11,819

Position Details

Palos Heights Fire Protection District

Palos Heights, Illinois

The Palos Heights Fire Protection District is accepting applications to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

All Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements established by the Palos Heights Fire Protection District:

  • Must be 21 years of age by the written exam date of July 29, 2025, and less than 35 years of age at the time of hire, unless previously employed as a full-time firefighter paramedic; as provided for in Illinois Statutes;
  • Must must be able to legally work in the United States;
  • Must have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent;
  • Must be licensed as a paramedic in Illinois (EMT-P) -OR- a nationally registered paramedic (if applying from outside of Illinois) -OR- an EMT-B currently enrolled in a paramedic program, (proof of enrollment required). Must be a Licensed Paramedic, in Illinois, by date of hire;
  • Possess an OSFM Certificate Firefighter II -OR- Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate (at time of application);
  • Must have, and maintain, an Illinois Driver's license or equivalent;
  • Must have a current CPAT card with ladder climb certification, issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (July 14, 2025);
  • All firefighters must live within 50 miles of Palos Heights Fire District Headquarters, by 1 year from the date of hire;
  • Participate in a mandatory online written exam between July 29 – 31, 2025.
  • Application must be submitted online no later than July 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM

The Palos Heights Fire Protection District will award Preference Points for any of the following:

  1. Experience
  2. Veteran's Status
  3. Education
  4. Current Residency 

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

https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=736

The Palos Heights Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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