Description
Westchester Fire Department
Firefighter/Paramedic Job Application
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Salary Range: $72,823.35 – $112,047.72
Minimum Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
- Valid driver’s license (valid IL driver’s license due at time of hire)
- High school diploma/GED
- Must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of application deadline, unless exempt by applicable state law
- Must provide proof of successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification dated 11/09/2023 – 11/09/2024 OR must provide proof that you are signed up/scheduled to participate in the CPAT and Ladder Climb certification test conducted by a licensed agency before the interview process. If both certifications are not successfully completed at that time, you will be disqualified from the hiring process
- Candidates can register for the CPAT/Ladder Climb at one of the locations linked below or another certified testing facility
- Valid Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic License at time of hire.
- Applicants not currently in possession of an EMT-P license shall be allowed to complete the testing process by submitting proof of current enrollment in a State of Illinois IDPH-approved paramedic program. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in the program by submitting a letter of good standing from the organization sponsoring their enrollment or by the course administrator, on their letterhead.
- Complete and submit the Reimbursement Agreement for Training Costs and Expenses as well as the additional release forms/waivers and online application by 10/15/2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Required Documentation due 10/15/2024 at 4:00 p.m. (must be delivered via hand or mail):
- Completed and confirmed online application (available after download)
- All required release forms and waivers (available after download) – be careful to fully read the instructions on how to properly complete these forms
- Copy of high school diploma/GED
- Copy of valid driver’s license
- Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship or permanent resident status
- county/state-issued birth record, passport, naturalization papers, or permanent resident card accepted
- Copy of valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certification dated 11/09/2023 – 11/09/2024 OR Proof of being scheduled to complete the physical exam before the interview process
- Proof of being scheduled must be in the form of a confirmation letter from a licensed agency
- Copy of Valid IDPH Paramedic License OR Letter of Good Standing from Organization Sponsoring Applicants EMT-P Enrollment
Testing Information:
Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Exact details will be provided to those eligible to test.
Application Process Information:
When you complete the online application, you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release forms and waivers and gather the required documentation listed above for submission to IOS Recruitment by 4:00 p.m. on 10/15/2024. Failure to complete any portion of the application process will eliminate you from further consideration.
All communications will come from
re*********@io*********.com
. Be sure to add us to your address book and check your inbox (including spam folder) often for important notifications.
Please contact IOS Recruitment at (800)-343-HIRE or
re*********@io*********.com
with questions regarding the application, testing site, and required documentation before the application deadline date.
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