$78,747 - $117,551
* Subject to collective bargaining agreement increases.
The City of DeKalb has extended their testing and application deadlines! Testing remains open, and the City is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic to establish an eligibility list.
DeKalb is located in a university community, and the Fire Department serves a population of over 16,000 students and 40,290 residents. The Department has an ISO Rating of 2 with a primary response area of 16 square miles and serves an additional 55 square miles by contract to the DeKalb Fire Protection District. In 2024, the DeKalb Fire Department responded to 7,437 requests for emergency service of which 81% were medical calls. The Fire Department is comprised of 71 full-time sworn employees including a Fire Chief, 2 Deputy Chiefs and 2 civilian employees.
To view the full recruitment brochure, hiring and residency requirements, timeline, application and testing instructions, please visit our website at:
https://www.cityofdekalb.com/254/Employment
Deadline to complete testing:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Deadline to complete City of DeKalb application:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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