Firefighter/Paramedic

Village of Northbrook

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.northbrook.il.us

Email:

• hr.recruiting@northbrook.il.us

Application Deadline:

• 09/01/26

Salary:

• Starting: $82,806.4992 - $90,070.1228

Sworn:

• 76

Population:

• 42,000

Position Details

The Northbrook Fire Department is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic to establish a new eligibility list.

Join a progressive, community-focused department dedicated to excellence in emergency services.

There are currently two (2) vacancies.

Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2026 to be considered for the process outlined below.

Tentative selection process timeline:

• Application deadline - September 1, 2026
• Establish initial eligibility list - September 2, 2026
• Preference point collection - September 2, 2026 through 11:59 PM September 13, 2026
• Final Eligibility list posted - Close of business September 14, 2026
• Preliminary background investigation - September 15, 2026 through September 30, 2026
• Interview with Board of Fire and Police Commission and Command staff - October 5, 2026 - October 16, 2026 (official dates of interview are TBD)
• Thorough background investigation - October 19, 2026 - November 13, 2026
• Conditional offers - issued on or about November 13, 2026
• Pre-employment psychological evaluation & physical including drug screening - November 16, 2026 - November 30, 2026 (official dates of pre-employment screenings are TBD) 

Final Eligibility list will be compiled following claims for preference points and will be valid for one (1) year.

The Village will re-open the application process based on vacancies.

To learn more, view our recruitment brochure by visiting:

https://www.northbrook.il.us/DocumentCenter/View/11195/Fire-Department-Brochure

If you're ready to begin a rewarding career serving the Northbrook community, we encourage you to test and apply today!

Link to PST job posting and more information:

https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/village-northbrook/firefighter-paramedic-42

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