Firefighter/Paramedic

Firefighter/Paramedic

Our awesome benefits include:

• Paid personal, vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Life insurance policy paid by the village
• Fire pension
• Medical insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
• Free single dental insurance
• Annual employee awards and appreciation event
• Annual employee picnic
• Annual holiday party
• Wellness events
• We are a qualifying employer for public student loan forgiveness (PSLF)

Starting salary $79,243.48 = $73,743.48 annual base salary plus $5,500 paramedic pay & additional educational pay based on fire service-related certifications and/or degrees.

Minimum requirements:

• Education: minimum of H.S. diploma or GED

• Age: Must be 21 years of age and under the age of 35 by the date the preliminary eligibility list is created. For age limitation exceptions, please refer to the IL General Assembly compiled statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.

• Paramedic: Eligible candidates must meet one of the two following minimum requirements:

1. Must hold a license as a Paramedic by the date of a conditional job offer AND have the ability to transfer to a state of Illinois paramedic license. (No Basic Operations Firefighter Certification necessary).

2. Must be enrolled in an approved Paramedic Program AND have a valid Basic Operations Firefighter Certification issued by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, or an Office of the State Fire Marshal issued completion letter verifying that you have met all training requirements to receive the Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF) certification once rostered with a fire department. An approved Paramedic Program is defined as the Greater Elgin Area EMS Program, or any other program that will allow a candidate to complete their field internship (ride-time) requirements with the Hanover Park Fire Department.

Please submit a copy of proof of any of these eligibility requirements that you currently meet, with your application. Proof of eligibility may be requested prior to a conditional job offer.

• Valid CPAT card with ladder climb: Required on the date of a conditional job offer. The CPAT test cannot be more than 1 - year old.

Please submit a copy with your application if you have one.

• Valid driver's license in good standing

Please submit a copy of your driver's license with your application.

Selection process:

• Completion of the National Testing Network written exam

• An initial interview (offered via video conferencing)

• Submission of preference points (a document will be sent to candidates who pass the initial interview).

• Reference checks

From this process the village will create an eligibility list. The list is a rolling eligibility list with candidates having an individual expiration date ending 24-months after being placed on the list. A conditional offer of employment may be offered to candidates holding a position on the list. After receiving a conditional offer, candidates will undergo a series of post-offer tests. Tests include a fingerprinted background investigation, a polygraph exam, psychological exam, an NFPA firefighter fitness for duty medical exam & drug screening, and an in person interview.

Communication process with applicants: Important information about the process and hiring will be communicated via email and/or phone.

Written exam: Interested persons must complete the Village of Hanover Park job application and take the National Testing Network (NTN) Firefighter FireTeam written exam for the Village of Hanover Park.

To submit the Village of Hanover Park Job application visit Select "Apply for Jobs" and "Job opportunities" and select Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic. To register with NTN and schedule a test, click on the above link, select 'Find Jobs', filter by Job Class Firefighter and State Illinois, then select Village of Hanover Park. National Testing Network offers a FAQ for you to review for the virtual written exam. NTN has a $50 written exam fee that is paid directly to them. If you have already taken the NTN written Firefighter exam for another organization, you have the option to transfer an existing test score to Hanover Park through the NTN website for $9.50.

The job duties include but are not limited to:

• Stretching and operating hose lines, positioning and climbing ladders, searching structures, providing coordinated ventilation, opening locked and blocked doorways, using manual and power tools, conducting fire extension overhaul, and protecting property via the use of salvage techniques.

• Rescuing victims from occupancies filled with heat, smoke, and toxic gases. Performing extrications by using a variety of extrication tools. Rendering emergency medical assistance as a licensed paramedic based on protocols established by the department's medical director.

• Displaying effective communication skills and exhibiting good listening and comprehension skills. Responding appropriately to questions, sharing necessary information with others, and writing clearly and informatively. Displaying responsiveness to the needs of the public and showing fairness and objectivity in treatment of other people speaking in ways that are courteous and nondiscriminatory.

• Displaying sensitivity when interacting with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and displaying a commitment to serving the public. Displaying effective teamwork at all times. Complying with departmental rules, regulations and policies and exhibiting honesty and integrity in both words and actions.

• Complying with all safety procedures and regulations. Consistently using protective equipment and clothing and being alert to potentially dangerous conditions and reporting them immediately. Properly using equipment and materials; carefully inspecting equipment as scheduled and troubleshooting any equipment problems without assistance; and being familiar with equipment-related regulations.

• Maintaining vehicles, apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment and grounds according to standards. Performing hazardous materials identification and mitigation. Meeting minimum physical requirements for fire fighter positions. Properly maintaining uniform and protective clothing while following the department's guidelines on grooming.

• Driving and operating firefighting vehicles and equipment. Driving appropriately in emergency situations, using defensive driving techniques and taking safety precautions in adverse conditions. Participating in training of firefighting methods and techniques. Participating in continuing education and/or training to maintain EMT and/or Paramedic certification as required.

• Preparing clear, accurate and complete reports, logs and documents. Assisting police when called upon. Making clear and organized presentations to individuals and groups on subjects related to fire fighting and emergency services, fire safety, and fire prevention from prepared materials.

• Following all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reporting all unsafe conditions and acting to supervisor. Reporting all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible, but no later than end of the employee's work shift. Following recognized safe work practices. Performing other duties as requested or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

See the minimum requirements listed above.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED

• Requires licensure as a Paramedic

• Requires Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter II Certification

• Requires the ability to obtain a non CDL Class B vehicle operator's license within 12 months from date of hire