Firefighter/Paramedic

Blue Island Fire Department Contact Information Address Blue Island Fire Department 2450 Vermont Street Blue Island, IL 60406 Website blueisland.org Phone 708-396-7071 Email thill@cityofblueisland.org Position Information Application Deadline 11/06/26@ 3:00 PM Salary Starting: $66,500 Benefits 11 Paid HolidaysKelly Day every 7th Shift= 17 Kelly Days a year10 Sick Days4 Personal Days 1st year4 Vacation Days after 1st year with longevity increases Sworn 40 Population 23,000 Position Details Notice of Examination for Blue Island Firefighter/Paramedic The Civil Service Commission in the City of Blue Island, IL will conduct an examination for the purpose of providing an eligibility list of persons qualified to be appointed to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Qualifications You must have passed your 21st birthday but not attained your 35th birthday by the date of examination unless you otherwise qualify as more specifically provided in Section 10-1-7 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65ILCS 5/10-1-7).You must be a citizen of the United States or DACA recipient (must provide your EAD number).You must possess a valid driver's license in good standing.You must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, GED.You must have a current certification of EMT – Paramedic at time of hire.You must have a Basics Operations of Firefighting or FF II Certification through the State Fire Marshal or accredited academy.You must have a current valid CPAT Certification with ladder climb, issued by the time of hire, for the applied position of Firefighter/Paramedic from a duly licensed training academy based on industry standards currently in use and approved by the Joint Labor Management Committee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.Applicants must meet all other eligibility requirements as provided in the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Rules and Regulations of the Blue Island Civil Service Commission. Testing Procedures The testing procedure includes: Mandatory orientationWritten componentSubjective componentPsychological examinationPolygraph examinationMedical examinationDrug screenBackground examinationFingerprinting Mandatory Orientation Will Take Place November 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM The written component directly following Orientation Oral Interviews November 23, 2026 Time: TBD Both Will Take Place At City of Blue Island East Annex 2434 W. Vermont Street Blue Island, IL The written examination component will precede all other examination components. You must attain a score on the written test at or above seventy (70%) percent in order to qualify to take the remaining examination components. All components of the testing process will be conducted on dates and times to be determined after a preliminary eligibility register has been posted for those applicants who have passed the written examination with a score at or above seventy (70%) percent. Application Applications will be available online at: www.cityofblueisland.org Applications must be returned with copies of all required documents to the City of Blue Island Fire Department, 2450 Vermont Street by 3:00 PM on November 6, 2026. Applications are $25.00 and includes a study booklet. You Must Include With Your Application Copies Of Driver's licenseBirth certificateHigh school diploma or equivalentDACA EAD number if applicableDD-214 if you served in the militaryBasics of Firefighting or Firefighter II certification The City of Blue Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This notice is issued by order of the Blue Island Civil Service Commission. Ad viewed 179 times