Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Bloomington

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.bloomingtonil.gov/departments/fire/employment-opportunities/step-by-step-directions

Phone:

• 309-434-2602

Email:

• ldenny@cityblm.org

Application Deadline:

• 01/04/26

Salary:

• Starting: $79,725.45 + 2 weeks vacation

  3 Years of Service (Base): $98,204.73 (Effective 5/1/2026)

  5 Years of Service: $106,723.98 (Effective 5/1/2027)

  Competitive benefits

  Perks:

  • 24/72 work schedule
  • Live anywhere in Illinois

Sworn:

• 102

Population:

• 78,283

Position Details

If you are ready to serve your community, save lives and be a part of a dedicated team?

The City of Bloomington Fire Department is looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our ranks as Firefighter/Paramedics.

Under general supervision of the Station Captain, this position is to perform firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. This position responds to service calls: provides fire suppression operations, rescue operations, basic and advanced life support under the McLean County EMS System protocols, fire prevention and public safety education, and maintains apparatus, equipment and fire stations.

One of the following is required:

• Proof of enrollment in paramedic program
• Paramedic License
• National Registry Paramedic
• RN, PHRN, APRN, PHPA License 

Hiring Process:

• Must be at least 20 years to apply
• Apply online
• Schedule written exam at NTN: https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=2&state=ILLINOIS
• Obtain CPAT card by January 8, 2026

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