Description
Wauconda Fire District
Firefighter Job Application
Application deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Starting salary: $81,006.75
2 Immediate Openings Available!
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 21 years of age at the time of hire and not older than age 35 at time of application, unless applicant falls under one of the statutory exceptions
- A U.S. citizen at time of filing formal application or must meet requirements of Illinois Human Rights Act for citizenship status
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid Class B Non-CDL driver’s license during probationary period
- Must have a minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate
- Must have the ability to understand the English language, both written and spoken
- Must be a licensed EMT-B (basic) through the Illinois Department of Public Health at time of application. New employees must be licensed in the State of Illinois as an EMT-P (Paramedic) at time of hire
- Must be certified as a Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter in the State of Illinois at time of application or provide a transcript or certificates showing successful completion of a State of Illinois Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter curriculum
- Must be of sound mental and physical health and meet all established standards
- Must have a valid CPAT card issued within a 12-month period immediately preceding the date of the written examination. Must also be valid at time of hire. Valid if dated 3/3/2024 – 3/3/2025
- Must be able to pass a written exam, sit for an oral interview, and pass a medical examination with drug test, and a comprehensive background and security investigation
- Must be able to work a typical firefighter shift schedule. Shift work is typically 24 hours on duty, 48 hours off duty, (07:00 to 07:00); as scheduled without regard for holidays
Required documentation due to I/O Solutions by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.:
- Confirmed online application – available after download
- Wauconda release forms (4 pages) – available after download
- Consent and release agreement (2 pages) – available after download
- Copy of high school diploma or GED
- Copy of valid driver’s license
- Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship or proof of meeting citizenship requirements: can include: county/state-issued birth certificate, U.S. passport, or naturalization papers
- Copy of Basic Operations/Firefighter II Certification issued by OSFM or transcripts showing successful completion of State of IL firefighter curriculum
- Copy of EMT Basic License issued by IDPH – Paramedic license due at time of hire
- Copy of valid CPAT and ladder climb. Must be dated 3/3/2024 – 3/3/2025
- Optional copy of IDPH Paramedic License
- Optional copy of official college transcripts or college diploma
- Optional copy of Military DD-214 (long form)
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (CST)
- In-Home Virtual Testing: The week of March 31, 2025
- Fire Commission Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for April 14th – 21st
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 4:00 p.m. on 03/03/2025. Failure to complete any portion of the application process will eliminate you for further consideration.
Please contact IOS Recruitment at (800)-343-HIRE or recruitment@iosolutions.com with questions regarding the application, testing site, and required documentation before the application deadline date.
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