Requirements at a glance

  • EMT required
  • Paramedic required
  • CPAT required
  • Driver's license
  • Probation 12 mo

Salary: $85,257

Additional benefits for firefighters include an immediate increase to step 6 ($115,549) for any firefighter/paramedic who has five years or more of experience, their Advanced Technician Firefighter Certification through the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, and has successfully completed their 12-month probation with the Naperville Fire Department.

For registered nurses (RNs), the starting rate is $82,896. Once RNs have gone through the Paramedic Bridge Program through Edward Hospital and successfully passed the National Certified Paramedic Exam, they will move up to $85,257 (Step 1 Firefighter/Paramedic rate).

The City of Naperville offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Fire Pension Program
  • Deferred Compensation Investment Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service and Recognition Awards

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