Firefighter/Paramedic

Itasca Fire Protection District is currently accepting Applications for Firefighter/Paramedics.

One current opening and future positions anticipated

Application deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026 at 4:00pm CST via NTN portal

Department Overview:

Itasca Fire Protection District is currently home to 24 sworn personnel, a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, three Battalion Chiefs, three Lieutenants, one Captain, an Assistant Director of Administration, and an Executive Administrative Assistant. The IFPD currently operates two fire stations. Station 66, HQ fire station, underwent a major remodeling project in 2024 and Station 67 opened in December 2025. Firefighter/Paramedics work a 24-hour shift followed by 48-hours off duty.

The district covers 7 miles and includes portions of Itasca, Addison, Wood Dale, as well as unincorporated areas of DuPage County.  Itasca Fire Protection District provides mutual and automatic aid to a population of 269,970 residents. IFPD is a member of MABAS Division 12. There are approximately 1,800 incidents a year, including fire and EMS. 

Village Information:

The Village of Itasca is in the Northern part of DuPage County, Illinois and is approximately 23 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.  It has a population of 9,500 residents.  Itasca is mixed residential and over 800 commercial businesses.  The large daytime population includes coverage of over 7 miles of Illinois tollway and the second tallest building outside of Chicago.

Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic

The Itasca Fire Protection District (IFPD) is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedics. This process will also result in creation of an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. This list will be valid for 2 years or until exhausted.

Job Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Possess a valid Illinois driver's license.

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) at the time of application.

• Vision requirements: natural or corrected.

• No felony convictions.

• Age requirement: At least 20 and under 35 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age to be eligible for employment, unless the individual falls under one of the exceptions to the statutory maximum hiring age detailed in 70 ILCS 705/16.06 or 65 ILCS 2/10-2.1-6. Proof of date of birth is required.

** ** Application deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026 at 4:00pm CST.  Candidate are required to provide the following documentation uploaded by the deadlineto be considered for the position.

• National Testing Network’s FireTEAM exam score.

• NTN Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA).

• NTN Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).

• NTN Recorded video interview.

• IFPD Notarized Authorization form. Available here IFPD Authorization Form

• Copy of birth certificate.

• Certified Copy of High School Diploma or GED.

• Certified copy of completed college coursework/degree.

• Copy of Valid IL Driver's license.

• If applicable, a certified copy of military service record and discharge papers (DD214);

• Copy of the Applicant's Basic Operations Firefighter from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall (OSFM) certificate. Provide letter on status of obtaining certification in application, if in process. Applicants must hold an OSFM BOF certification at the time of hire.

• Valid Illinois or Nationally Registered EMT-P. Provide a letter on status of obtaining license in application if in process. Applicants must be a licensed paramedic at the time of hire.

• Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Certification.Applicants must pass and present certification at the time of hire.

Salary Information: Step 1 starting salary is $84,316 + $4,000 licensed paramedic stipend. The pay scale contains 4 steps with a top amount at $114,149. These amounts are established by the CBA as of 6/1/26.

** ** Benefit Information: Firefighter/Paramedics salary and benefits are established by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) which currently includes stipends for paramedic license, college degrees and other firefighter certifications.

• Nine paid holidays while on shift

• Earn 12 hours of sick leave for each month of service.

• Eligibility for 48 hours of personal time off (PTO) annually

• Vacation time per CBA

• Tier II Fire Pension

• Comprehensive health care benefit plan (BlueCross BlueShield)

• Generous HRA to assist with deductible and out-of-pocket expenses

• Free dental, vision and life insurance

• Optional 457-Retirement Savings plan

• Optional Aflac plans

• Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Kelly Days

• Longevity pay

• All uniforms/equipment supplied

• Free Coffee!

Additional Requirements: Successfully pass the screening requirements, including an background investigation, finger printing, psychological examination, interview, and pre-employment medical examination. 

Hiring Process: The Itasca Firefighter/Paramedic recruitment process includes:

• Review of entire application including FireTeam exam scores, PHQ, PSSA, video interview and required documents. 

• Establishment of the Initial Eligibility List. Request for notarized Preference Points application will be emailed to candidates.

• Establishment of the  Final Eligibility List.

• Candidates will be notified when to proceed with a Background Investigation, Finger Printing and Psychological Evaluation.

• Determination of hire after interview with the IFPD Board of Fire Commissioners.

• Conditional Offer with Initial Employment Agreement.

• Pre-employment medical examination.

• Letter of Appointment based on final examination results.

Preference Points: Pursuant to Illinois State Statute, the Board of Commissioners will provide preference points for area listed below. 

• Military Veteran– Applicants who served in the United States military actively for at least one (1) year and who were honorably discharged or are now on inactive or reserve duty shall receive five (5) preference points.

• Resident of Itasca FPD – Applicants whose principal residence is located within the District’s boundaries, at the time of Application, may receive up to 5 pts.

• Education (non-cumulative) – Associate’s degree in the field of Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services: 2 pts.  Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or University – 4 pts.  

• Experience – Paid-on-call or part-time certified firefighter or firefighter/paramedic - .5 pts per full year of service. Full-time firefighter/paramedic for at least 2 years, 1 point for each year up to 5 points.

• Paramedic – License paramedic in the Northwest Community EMS system (NWCEMS) – 5 pts. License paramedic in a non-Northwest system – 4 pts. 

• Basic Firefighter Operation– Certification for BOF from Illinois Office of State Fire Marshall (OSFM) – 2 pts.

Please contact Joan Koriath at jkoriath@itascafd.org or 630-773-1223, with any questions. 

Thank you! 

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