Firefighter/EMT-B and Firefighter/Paramedic

Wilmington Fire Protection District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.wilmingtonfire.org

Phone:

• 815-476-6675

Fax:

• 815-476-0878

Email:

• wilmingtonfire@wilmingtonfire.org

Application Deadline:

• 09/26/25
• @ 3:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting FF/EMT-B: $60,875.79

  Starting FF/Paramedic: $70,875.79

Sworn:

• 15 (2 Chiefs, 3 Lts, 9 FF/Medics, 3 FF/EMT B)

Population:

• 15,000

Position Details

The Wilmington Fire Protection District is seeking qualified applicants to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/EMT-B and Firefighter/Paramedic with the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of submission of an application unless otherwise provided by state or federal law
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Possess a valid class B non CDL driver's license in the State of Illinois
• Be certified as a Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter II through the Office of the State Fire Marshall in the State of Illinois prior to conditional offer
• Be certified as an EMT-B or Paramedic in the State of Illinois (IDPH) prior to conditional offer 

No Application Fee! Applications can be submitted by email!

Applications will be available to qualified candidates:

August 27, 2025 - September 26, 2025

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday - Friday

Station #1

201 N. Kankakee Street

Wilmington, IL

You may also download the application online at:

www.wilmingtonfire.org

under the Employment tab

Completed application must be returned to the above address IN PERSON OR EMAIL (wilmingtonfire@wilmingtonfire.org) no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2025. Failure to complete the application in its entirety shall be grounds for rejection from the process.

Applicants must attend the following:

• Orientation/Written Exam: Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6 PM Sharp (No one will be allowed in the room after 6 PM)
• Oral Interviews: Friday, October 3, 2025 and Monday, October 6, 2025 (If needed)
• Physical Ability: Must have a CPAT card with ladder climb issued no more than 365 days prior to conditional offer. 

The Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Wilmington Fire Protection District, will govern all facets of the hiring process, a copy of which is available for viewing at the District’s Station#1.

If you have any questions please call:

815-476-6675

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