Firefighter/Paramedic

Firefighter/Paramedic

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Applications will be processed as they are received

NTN Testing Deadline: Open until closed

Link to NTN: National Testing Network

Applicants are required to complete both the application and testing examination, which may be completed in any order

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Join the Rolling Meadows Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic and become part of a highly trained team dedicated to protecting lives, providing exceptional emergency response and serving the community.

Testing Process

The City of Rolling Meadows utilizes the National Testing Network (NTN) for entry-level Firefighter/Paramedic recruitment.

Interested applicants must:

• Complete the City of Rolling Meadows employment application at
• Complete the NTN FireTEAM examination.
• Complete the NTN video interview and personal history questionnaire (PHQ).
• Submit all required supporting documentation.

Applicants who successfully complete the testing process and meet all minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in an oral interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

Candidates who fail to complete all testing components or submit the required documentation will no longer be considered.

Required documentation includes:

• High School diploma or GED
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States (US Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.)
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid CPAT and Ladder Climb Certification
• EMP-Basic or National Registry Paramedic certification at the time of application and Illinois EMT-Paramedic licensure at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• Any additional documents required by the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rules & Regulations

Additional Application Requirements

• $65 non-refundable NTN exam fee
• At least 20 years of age as of the application deadline but at least 21 years of age at time of hire and less than 35 years of age at time of placement on final eligibility register, unless otherwise exempt by state statute

Preference Points will be offered in the following categories:

• Veteran: 5 points for a minimum one-year active duty with honorable discharge
• Education: Up to 5 points maximum - Candidate is entitled to only ONE of the following three point allotments:
  • 1 point - Associate's Degree (non-fire service related) from an accredited college or university
  • 3 points - Bachelor's Degree or higher (non-fire service related) from an accredited college or university or Associate's Degree in Fire Science, Fire Service Management, Fire Service Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or BFPC approved related field from an accredited college or university.
  • 5 points – Bachelor's Degree or higher in Fire Science, Fire Service Management, Fire Service Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or BFPC approved field from an accredited college or university.
• Paramedic: 3 points if the candidate is an IDPH licensed paramedic and 2 additional points if the candidate is a paramedic with full practice privileges in the Northwest Community EMS System as documented in a Letter of Good Standing from the system.
• Experience: 1 point for each year (up to 5 points) of full-time sworn/commissioned service with a regularly constituted fire department or fire protection district. (Third party contract paramedic or PM/FF time does not qualify)

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $81,073 annually
• Salary range: seven-step pay plan with a top salary of $128,978 annually
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• Additional benefits under the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Rolling Meadows and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3075

Schedule

Firefighter/Paramedics work a 24-hour shift schedule consisting of 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off duty. Employees receive 13 FLSA work reduction days annually and vacation benefits beginning after one year of service, increasing based on years of service.