Full-Time Firefighter

The Oak Forest Fire Department is accepting applications for firefighter through the National Testing Network.

Under the general supervision of a company officer or chief officer the firefighter responds to emergency and non-emergency service requests in accordance with Department Standard Operating Guidelines and IDPH Standing Medical Orders.

Responsibilities include responding to:

• Emergency medical calls
• Structure fires
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Hazardous materials spills or releases
• Specialized technical rescue incidents
• Other emergency and non-emergency service requests

Firefighters are also expected to participate in departmental training programs and drills and complete assigned training related to fire prevention fire suppression rescue operations and emergency medical services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $72349
• Top Salary: $117734
• Paramedic Stipend: Additional $2100 annually
• Experienced Firefighter Starting Salary: $98619
• Additional stipends available based on qualifying training certifications
• Kelly Day: Every 12th shift plus one Floating Kelly Day
• Vacation: 4 vacation days available upon hire with up to 15 days based on years of service
• Participation in the 115 Trust Program
• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Program

Experienced Firefighter Eligibility

To be considered for the experienced firefighter starting salary applicants must:

• Be certified as an Illinois Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter II and Certified Illiois or National Registry Paramdic AND
• Have at least two years of full-time employment with a Fire Department or Fire Protection District.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be certified as an Illinois Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter II
• Hold at least an EMT-Basic certification at the time of testing
• Be either:
  • An Illinois-certified or Nationally Registered Paramedic or
  • Currently enrolled in Paramedic school and able to obtain certification within 18 months of hire
• Possess a valid CPAT card and Ladder Climb certification

Testing Process

Testing will be conducted through the National Testing Network (NTN) .

Applicants should follow the NTN application and testing process to register and complete all required testing and application requirements.

About Oak Forest and the Oak Forest Fire Department

The City of Oak Forest is on the fast track to becoming one of the premier suburbs in southwest Cook County. Nestled among picturesque forest preserves and just 24 miles from downtown Chicago Oak Forest offers something for everyone. From the nature enthusiast to the urban explorer from the small business owner to the chief executive officer from the lifelong resident to the new kid on the block. Oak Forest is a community where anything is possible. Take a ride see what Oak Forest has to offer.

The Oak Forest Fire Department provides 24-hour fire protection paramedic service and emergency response to the residents and businesses of Oak Forest. The department was founded in 1945 and has provided excellent public service through its existence.