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Joliet Fire Department
Joliet, IL · Will County
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Department careers page ↗The Joliet Fire Department serves Joliet, Illinois, a large city in Will County southwest of Chicago. Formally organized by city ordinance in 1853, it grew from a volunteer "Bucket Brigade" into a modern career department.
Today the department staffs nine stations and an administration office with roughly 223 sworn personnel and four civilian staff. Members log more than 30,000 hours of training each year.
Beyond fire suppression, Joliet runs an Advanced Life Support EMS division, a hazardous materials team, a technical rescue team, and a dive/water rescue team, and participates in regional MABAS 15 mutual-aid response. Its technical rescue capability, shared with Lockport and Bolingbrook as the "Green Team," carries a Level A state task-force designation.
MissionTo protect and enhance the quality of life in the community through education, active intervention, innovative prevention, and professional response.
Joliet hires for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic through the City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, which builds a ranked eligibility list from qualified applicants. Candidates must present a valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certification (dated within one year) at the conditional offer of employment.
New hires must obtain Illinois Paramedic certification (paid for by the City) and test into the Silver Cross EMS System by the end of their probationary period. Watch the City of Joliet website and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for open application windows.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- At least 20 and under 35 years old at time of application (at least 21 and under 35 at time of appointment), unless otherwise exempt
- 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision; cannot be color blind
- Valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certification (dated within one year) required at conditional offer of employment
- Must obtain Illinois Paramedic certification (paid for by the City) and test into the Silver Cross EMS System by the end of probation
Hiring process
- Apply through the City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners during an open application period
- Complete the testing process to be placed on the ranked eligibility (hiring) list
- Receive a conditional offer of employment and present valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certifications
- Complete required background, medical, and vision screening
- Obtain Illinois Paramedic certification (City-paid) and test into the Silver Cross EMS System during probation
Benefits
The City of Joliet pays for new firefighters to obtain Illinois Paramedic certification during the probationary period.
What position is Joliet hiring for?
Joliet hires Firefighter/Paramedics through the City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. New hires must obtain Illinois Paramedic certification (paid for by the City) and test into the Silver Cross EMS System by the end of probation.
What is the starting salary?
The starting salary for the Firefighter/Paramedic position is stated as $72,249.
What are the age requirements?
Applicants must be at least 20 and under 35 years old at the time of application, and at least 21 and under 35 at the time of appointment, unless otherwise exempt.
Do I need CPAT and paramedic certification to apply?
You must present a valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certification (dated within one year) at the conditional offer of employment. Illinois Paramedic certification is paid for by the City and must be completed during probation.
What are the basic eligibility requirements?
You must be a U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license with a good record, no felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, and 20/20 (or corrected 20/20) vision with no color blindness.
How do I apply?
Applications are handled by the City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, which builds a ranked eligibility list. Watch the City of Joliet website for open application windows.