Position Details
The La Grange Fire Department is seeking a diverse pool of applicants for the position of Firefighter Paramedic.
Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest from all walks of life and backgrounds. We believe every member of our fire department must feel respected, be treated fairly and be provide the opportunity to excel.
La Grange (pop. 16,321) is a vibrant community offering walkable and charming neighborhoods surrounding a bustling downtown that features dozens of diverse restaurants, numerous independent shops, and national retail tenants. Located at the crossroads of La Grange Road, Ogden Avenue, and the Metra BNSF line, over 50,000 vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians stream through downtown La Grange every day.
The Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and EMS services, including ALS transportation. A fully career department staffed with 19 sworn personnel, are assigned to six shifts on a 24/48 schedule. Each shift is led by a Captain with one Lieutenant and four firefighters, members of IAFF Local 2338, with a minimum of five personnel on duty at all times. In 2025, the fire department responded to 2,589 calls.
Firefighter Minimum Requirements:
- Be a United States Citizen
- No felony convictions
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Current EMT-B certification at time of application (Note: At the time of hire the applicant must possess a certified EMT-P Paramedic License from the State of Illinois)
- Be at least 21 and under 35 years of age at the time of application, or as otherwise provided by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1)
- Submit proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and approved Ladder Climb card from a licensed Agency. The Ladder Climb card must be dated within one year of the application deadline (valid if issued 8/2/2025 - 8/2/2026)
- Must possess a valid and current CPAT/Ladder Climb card at the time of appointment
- The La Grange Fire Department requires all employees to enter into an expense reimbursement agreement upon hire
Preference Point Information:
Points may be given only if a proper and valid claim for preference points has been made, as well as supporting documentation submitted.
- Veteran's Preference - maximum of 5 points if:
- Persons who were engaged in the military service of the United States for a period of at least one year of active duty and who were honorably discharged therefrom,
- Persons who are now or have been members on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service
- Educational/Optional Preference - maximum of 4 points (not cumulative) if:
- Associate's degree in fire service or emergency medical services – 1 point
- Bachelor's degree in any field – 2 points
- Master's degree in any field – 4 points
- Experience Preference - maximum of 5 points if:
- Employment by a municipality as a part-time/paid-on-call certified Firefighter II, Illinois/Nationally Licensed EMT-B or EMT-I (or any combination of those capacities) - .5 points per year (max. 5 pts.)
- Employment by a municipality as a part-time/paid-on-call certified Firefighter III and Illinois/Nationally Licensed EMT-P – 1 point per year (max. 5 pts.)
- Employment by a municipality or fire protection district as a full-time firefighter or firefighter-paramedic for at least two years – 5 points
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please visit the PST (Public Safety Testing) recruitment page:
https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/village-la-grange/firefighter-paramedic-37
The deadline to apply is Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Candidates must watch the mandatory orientation video and complete the written examination during the application window.
