Firefighter/Paramedic

Broadview Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• broadview-il.gov

Phone:

• 708-343-6124

Email:

• mmartin@broadview-il.gov

Application Deadline:

• 01/30/26

Salary:

• $66,514.53 - $101,873.98

  Starting:

  • Entry Level: $66,514.53
  • Experience-Based Hiring Program:
  • 1-2 years of FULL TIME FF/PM experience: $78,880.98
  • 2+ years of FULL TIME FF/PM experience: $85,901.38 

  Benefit Information:

  • We will facilitate BOF certification to assist with out-of-state FF certification equivalency
  • 13 Kelly days per year
  • 5 Vacation days per year
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Generous training class budget
  • Specialty Operations Team Opportunities
  • Illinois Fire Pension Fund
  • College tuition reimbursement

Sworn:

• 25

Population:

• 7,900

Position Details

IMMEDIATE HIRING AVAILABLE

All candidates must complete PHQ

Department Overview:

The Broadview Fire Department is comprised of (25) career fire personnel. Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, (3) Captains, (3) Lieutenants and FF/PM's. Personnel are assigned to the Division 20 Haz Mat team, Technical Rescue, Water Rescue, and Fire Investigation team. The department averages 3500 emergency runs per year. (6) minimum daily shift staffing with rotation of 4 personnel on Engine, 2 on Ambulance. The engine responds auto-aid to neighboring departments Maywood, Bellwood, Westchester and North Riverside.

Additional Preference Points given for:

• Proviso Township residency (proof of residency the last 12 months)
• BOF
• Paramedic

2024 Pierce Rescue Pumper in service 12/24

Osage Ambulance delivered in November 2025

City/County/Area Information: Broadview, Illinois, Cook County

Population: 7,900

Job Requirements:

• Age: 21
• US Citizen: Yes
• High School Grad/GED: Yes
• Valid State Driver's License: Yes
• Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
• College: Not Required
• Prior Experience: Not required, Starting salary can be increased dependent on proof of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic experience
• Academy Certification: Must be certified as an EMT-Paramedic at time of hire. (Should be enrolled in Paramedic school with a letter from your program director at time of exam)
• Necessary Certifications: Must be age 21 & licensed paramedic at time of hire. CPAT card with ladder certification valid within six (6) months of hire date 

Additional Requirements:

• Submit proof of full time Firefighter Paramedic experience if applicable.
• Out of state full time firefighters will be sent to the fire academy, then will receive experienced based salary increase accordingly.
• Military DD214 (if applicable) 

Hiring Process:

• Pass the NTN examination with a score of 70 or higher
• Complete a virtual oral interview through NTN
• Pass a thorough background investigation
• Pass a psychological assessment, medical screening, and drug screening. (Details to schedule appointments will be provided to candidates from the Village of Broadview Board of Fire and Police Commissioners)
• Successfully complete the Illinois Firefighter Basic Operations Course if applicable 

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