Firefighter/Paramedic

Westchester Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.westchester-il.gov

Phone:

• 708-345-4187

Fax:

• 708-345-0799

Email:

• mdetente@westchester-il.gov

Application Deadline:

• 05/18/26

Salary:

• Starting: $77,633.79 - $92,236.69, based on experience and certifications

  Top salary after 5 years: $119,449

  *Prior municipal experience and required certifications may be eligible to start at pay step 2 or 3 

  Benefit Information:

  • 13 days off in the 1st year
  • Paramedic school tuition reimbursement for those eligible
  • Top out salary after 5 years
  • Adjusted pay for working on holidays 

Sworn:

• 27

Population:

• 16,892

Position Details

Job Requirements:

• Age: 21-35 unless exempt
• US Citizen or permanent resident status
• High School Grad/GED
• Valid State Driver's License
• CPAT card dated within the last 12 months of application deadline
• Valid Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic license due at time of hire.
• *Applicants not currently in possession of an EMT-P license shall be allowed to complete the testing process by submitting proof of current enrollment in a State of Illinois IDPH approved paramedic program. 

*Must complete the PSSA, PHQ and submit supporting documents by Monday May 18, 2026 to be considered for position

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