Firefighter/Paramedic

Wood Dale Fire Protection District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.wdfd.org

Phone:

• 630-214-9671

Email:

• csteines@wdfd.org

Application Deadline:

• 08/14/26

Salary:

• $88,406 - $125,000 (estimated after 3 years)

  Benefits:

  • Top pay after 3 years
  • An additional $4000+ is available in certification pay. 
  • Longevity Pay starts after 4 years and is compounding. $400/year starting your 5th year, then $500/year starting in your 15th year. Example: A 20-year Firefighter makes an additional $7,000/year in longevity pay, a 25-year Firefighter makes an additional $9,500/year in longevity pay, and a 30-year Firefighter makes an additional $12,000 in longevity pay.
  • Flex Time/Comp Time is available instead of overtime pay for extra hours worked. This can be banked for additional time off.
  • Competitive time off package: Kelly Days, Vacation Time, Personal Days, and Sick Time are all available to Candidates.
  • Industry Leading Health insurance coverage with low-cost premiums and no out-of-pocket costs to the employee for medical care. Currently a BC/BS PPO with the entire deductible paid by the district.
  • Retirement Health Insurance: employer matching VEBA plan along with a 115 plan, and end-of-career time bank payout to allow for post-employment health coverage.
  • Progressive training program that participates in monthly training exercises with neighboring departments. 
  • Generous training program that encourages outside classes and training
  • Time off covered by the department for classes that are Fire Department Related
  • 40 hours/year of School Time for classes that are Non-Fire Department Related, including college courses
  • $100,000 life insurance coverage
  • Illinois Article 4 Downstate Pension Plan 

Sworn:

• 26

Population:

• 15,000

Position Details

WE HAVE 1 IMMEDIATE OPENING AND ANTICIPATE 2 MORE OPENINGS IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE DUE TO RETIREMENTS!JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Wood Dale Fire Protection District is testing for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

Candidates are required to complete and submit the NTN FireTeam exam, PSSA and the PHQ/Application by the application deadline of August 14th, 2026.

Department Overview:

The Wood Dale Fire Protection District employs 26 full-time sworn personnel and one full-time Administrative Assistant. We have 1 Fire Chief, 1 Deputy Chief, 3 Battalion Chiefs, 3 Lieutenants, and 18 firefighters covering 3 shifts working 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty. The Fire District operates out of two firehouses and answers approximately 2,500 calls for service each year, with 70% of our calls being EMS-related. We are a proud member of MABAS Division 12, and equally proud of our ISO Class 2/2Y rating.

Being a smaller department allows our members an opportunity to be more involved in the day-to-day operations. Our members are encouraged and empowered to have extra duties beyond being a Firefighter/Paramedic.

We are an all-hazard department that embraces a culture that encourages training and personal & professional development. Our comprehensive training program assures that our members stay proficient at their current positions, while also being prepared for future promotions. We are part of a training cooperative that includes 3 neighboring departments, which allows us to conduct monthly auto aid drills. This training model has proven effective on emergency scenes, with seamless multi-jurisdictional operations. Over 80% of our members are active on a specialty team, which includes Technical Rescue, Water Rescue, Hazardous Materials, or Fire Investigation Task Force.

Area Information:

The Wood Dale Fire Protection District covers approximately 6 square miles in northeast DuPage County near O’Hare International Airport. Our Fire District is comprised of a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial. Most of our area is single family residential with a commercial corridor that runs through the center of town. We cover 10 residential high-rises with the tallest being 16 stories, and one upscale assisted living facility. The north side of our district is mostly industrial and adjoins a large Cook County industrial park. We also cover portions of the I-390 Expressway and a large, unincorporated area. This gives our department a well-rounded call volume, without the repeat locations requiring a high volume of calls.

Population:

• 15,000 - Residential
• 35,000 - Daytime 

Job Requirements:

Hiring Process:

Candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully pass post-offer screenings including but not limited to:

1. FBI Fingerprinting Check
2. Background Investigation
3. Psychological Exam
4. Oral Interview with the Fire Commission 

After completing these, the next step in the hiring process is to complete an In-depth Pre-Employment Medical Exam

Preference Points:

Eligible Candidates can submit Preference Points in writing to the Board of Fire Commissioners (Forms 2B, 2C, and Candidate Affidavit) within ten (10) days of the Initial Eligibility List being posted. After ten (10) days, the Final Eligibility List will be posted.

• Veterans/Military (5 Points Available): DD214 Long Form required
• Previous Experience (5 Points Available): 2 years minimum experience needed          and must be with a District or Municipality. Private employer or contract service time not allowed.
• 1 Point for each year of Full-Time Experience
• 0.5 Points for each year of Part-Time or Paid on Call Experience
• In-System Paramedic (5 Points Available): 
• Must be a Paramedic in Good Standing with Northwest Community EMS System (NWCEMSS), with an attached Letter of Good Standing from NWCEMSS. 
• Education (5 Points Available):
• 5 Points for a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 2.5 Points for a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field
• 2.5 Points for an associate degree in a related field
• Copy of degree, diploma, or official transcript must be provided at the time of points request 

For More Information and To Apply Visit:

www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

Contact Information:

Deputy Chief Christopher Steines

630-214-9671

csteines@wdfd.org

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