Description
Wauconda Fire District
Firefighter Job Application
Application deadline: October 1, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Starting salary: $83,841.99
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)
- 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 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 10/01/2025 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
- Copy of valid CPAT and ladder climb dated no earlier than 10/01/2024
- 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: Wednesday, October 1st, at 4:00 p.m. (CST)
- In-Home Virtual Testing: The week of November 3rd
- Fire Commission Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 17th
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. 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.
All communications will come from recruitment@iosolutions.com. Be sure to add us to your address book and check your inbox (including spam folder) often for important notifications. IO Solutions is not responsible for emails going to spam.
