Firefighter/Paramedic

Rutland-Dundee Township Fire Protection District

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Contact Information

Address:

Rutland-Dundee Township Fire Protection District
11 E. Higgins
P.O. Box 203
Gilberts, IL 60136

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 10/06/25

Salary:

  • Firefighter/Paramedic: $75,529 - $99,820.00

    Top pay after year 6 or start at the pay step and receive benefit time based on your years of previous full-time experience

    Firefighter/EMT-B: $67,976.00 to $75,151.00

    Benefit Information:

    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Downstate Pension
    • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
    • Paid Sick Time

Population:

  • 14,500

Position Details

RUTLAND DUNDEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Department Overview:

As a growing combination fire department, The Rutland Dundee Fire Protection District is proud to serve the communities of Sleepy Hollow, Gilberts & Unincorporated Rutland & Dundee Townships.

Operating 2 stations with 2 ALS Engines and 3 ALS Ambulances, 1 Tender & 1 Brush Truck. Our stations are each staffed with a 3-person Jump company for 24 hours, 365 days a year.

We offer our members a great work environment, top-of-the-line equipment, and ample opportunities for education and training. We have high regard and great relationships with our community partners, our neighboring public safety agencies and community stakeholders.

City/County/Area Information: Gilberts / Dundee / Sleepy Hollow, Kane County Illinois

Requirements:

  • Age: Minimum 20 years of age and not older than 35 years of age by the application deadline date of October 6, 2025. The maximum age restriction will not apply to an individual who meets one of the exceptions to the statutory maximum hiring age detailed in Section 16.06b(c) (1-3) of the Fire Protection District Act (70 ILCS 705/16.06(c) (1-3).
  • At least 21 years old at the time of job offer US Citizen
  • High School Grad/GED
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to Read/Speak English
  • Necessary Certifications:
    • Certification by the State Fire Marshal's office as a Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter II by the Application deadline
    • Paramedic EMT-P with the Illinois Department of Public Health or Enrolled in a Paramedic Program by Application deadline
  • Additional Requirements: Provide Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test Card with Ladder climb at time of hire.

Hiring Process:

  • Upon conditional offer, candidates will undergo a thorough Background Examination, Psychological and Medical Examination.
  • EMT-B candidates are eligible to take the examination provided they are officially enrolled in an accredited paramedic training program at the time of application.
  • If hired, the candidate must obtain certification as a paramedic no later than the end of their probationary period.

Register and apply at:

https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

  • Written Exam 0-70 pts
  • Oral interview 0-30 pts
  • Preference pts 0-10 pts

Candidate Contact:

Fire Chief Christopher Reedy at:

Info@rdfpd.org

The Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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