Fire Department · Career
Hanover Park Fire Department
Hanover Park, IL · DuPage County
Part-time Firefighter/EMT at Hanover Park Fire Department: $24-$26 hourly, EMT required, CPAT needed, application deadline Jan 1, 2027.
Apply by Jan 1, 2027 for a Firefighter/Paramedic role with Hanover Park Fire Department offering $79,243 base salary, full benefits, and student loan forgiveness.
The Hanover Park Fire Department is a full-service career department protecting the Village of Hanover Park, a suburb straddling Cook and DuPage counties in the Chicago metropolitan area. Founded in 1928, it has grown across nearly a century of service into a modern all-hazards agency.
Operations run out of two stations, Station 15 and Station 16, and are organized into Emergency Management, EMS, Inspectional Services, Operations, and Training divisions. The department delivers fire suppression, both emergency and non-emergency ambulance transport, hazardous materials response, and vehicle and technical rescue.
Beyond emergency response, the department invests in its community through CPR and first-aid classes, child safety seat installations, fire station tours, and classroom presentations, reflecting a public-service-minded culture.
Hanover Park hires firefighter candidates through the National Testing Network (NTN), which administers the entry-level firefighter written exam. Candidates also complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
Prospective applicants should register with the National Testing Network to sit for testing and monitor the department and Village for open recruitment announcements.
Requirements
- Complete the National Testing Network (NTN) firefighter written exam
- Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Hiring process
- Register with the National Testing Network (NTN)
- Take the NTN firefighter written examination
- Complete the CPAT physical ability test
How do I apply to become a Hanover Park firefighter?
Entry-level firefighter candidates test through the National Testing Network (NTN). Register with NTN to take the firefighter written exam and watch for the department's open recruitment announcements.
Do I need to pass a physical ability test?
Yes. Candidates must complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) as part of the process.
Does the department provide ambulance transport / EMS?
Yes. Hanover Park provides both emergency and non-emergency ambulance transport as part of its EMS division, so firefighters work in an integrated fire and EMS role.
What kinds of specialized response does the department handle?
Beyond fire suppression, the department responds to hazardous materials incidents and performs vehicle and technical rescue, in addition to emergency management planning.
How many stations does Hanover Park operate?
The department operates two fire stations, Station 15 and Station 16, with headquarters at 6850 Barrington Road.