Firefighter/Paramedic Minimum Requirements:
- $30.00 non-refundable application fee. *
- U.S. Citizen.
- At least 21 years of age by the date of application deadline and not older than 35 by date of appointment, unless exempt by statute.
- No felony convictions.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Present a valid CPAT with Ladder Climb – [No more than 12 months old] by date of application deadline. Must be dated 5/10/2023 – 5/10/2024. Must also be valid at the date of conditional offer of employment.
- Possess a valid IDPH Paramedic license (EMT-P) due at time of hire.
- Candidates may be required to show proof of enrollment in a paramedic program or a letter of status and good standing to the Department at a later date.