Manhattan Fire Protection District Firefighter/Paramedic Job Application

Description

• $35 non-refundable application fee
• United States citizen
• No felony convictions
• Must be 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at time of application, unless otherwise exempt by statute
• High School Diploma (or its equivalent);
• Valid Illinois or Indiana Driver’s License (must have the ability to obtain an Illinois Class-B non-CDL or Indiana equivalent by the end of the probationary period if an offer of employment is extended)
• Illinois Basic Operations Firefighter Certification issued from the Illinois OSFM OR Illinois Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Operations Certification issued from the Illinois OSFM (no other IL OSFM certifications will be accepted).   NOTE: Current & Valid Illinois or National Certified Paramedics will have the ability to attain BOF certification during probationary period
• Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed Paramedic in good standing, at the time of application OR must be currently enrolled in an IDPH approved Paramedic program and successfully complete and become a certified paramedic during probation period. Note: as a condition of employment, all candidates must receive their paramedic’s license by the time they complete their probationary period.
• Valid CPAT certification with Ladder Climb at time of application deadline AND at time of conditional offer of employment (CPAT considered valid for 12 months from issue date)
• Residency required in the state of Illinois or Indiana

Required documentation due by 4:00 p.m. on July 15, 2025:

• Online application – available after purchase 
• Consent and Release Agreement (2 pages) – available after purchase
  • must be signed and dated by applicant
• Copy of high school diploma or GED
• Copy of valid State of Illinois or State of Indiana driver’s license
• Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship – can include: U.S. County/State birth certificate, U.S. Passport, or Naturalization papers
• Copy of Illinois Basic Operations Firefighter Certification issued from the Illinois OSFM OR Copy of Illinois Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Operations Certification issued from the Illinois OSFM
  *No other IL OSFM Certification will be accepted Current and Valid Illinois Paramedics will be allowed to obtain BOF certification during probationary period. However, as a condition of employment, all candidates must obtain their BOF certification within their probationary period.
• Copy of Valid IDPH EMT Paramedic License OR Proof of Current Enrollment in an IDPH Paramedic Program by Submitting a Letter of Good Standing from Program – Letter of good standing must be current, state applicants name, attest to their good standing in the program and list their anticipated completion date.  Tuition invoices are not accepted as proof.
• Copy of valid CPAT/Ladder Climb Certificate dated no earlier than July 15, 2024

*There is no grace period being offered for missing, late, or incomplete items.  It is your responsibility to ensure your online application and all of the required documents on the check list are turned in and fully completed by the date listed above.*

Orientation and Testing Information:
Candidates must attend a mandatory orientation and written examination that will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Doors will open at 8:30 AM for sign-in, please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID) and a #2 pencil. No late admittance!  It is your responsibility to ensure you have availability on this date at this time to take the exam.

Test will be held at: Manhattan Junior High School, 15606 W. Smith Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442

All phases of testing are mandatory. If you fail to attend or do not successfully complete the application process, attend the orientation, the written exam, oral interview (scheduled after the exam), or any other portion of the testing process, you will not be eligible for employment consideration at the Manhattan Fire Protection District.

Application Process Information:
When you have completed the online application you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form(s) and gather the required documentation (listed above) for submission to IOS Recruitment by the application deadline. 

No refunds are issued for incomplete or late applications.

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