Requirements at a glance

  • Paramedic required
  • CPAT required
  • Driver's license
  • Veterans preference
  • Felony conviction disqualifies

Starting 2025 Pay for FF/EMT-B - $64,249

Starting 2024 Pay for FF/Paramedic - $78,481

$109,127.35 after 6 years with incentives

Compensation & Benefits

The Village of South Holland offers a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the Firemen’s Pension Fund as prescribed under Chapter 5, Section 4 of the Statutes of the State of Illinois. Additional benefits include:

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Optional supplemental benefit programs
  • Investment and retirement plans, including 457(b) deferred compensation and Roth IRA options
  • Paid leave, including bereavement leave
  • Paid holidays and one annual bonus day
  • Membership access to ACME Credit Union
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted membership to the South Holland Community Center Fitness Center
  • 120 Hours Vacation after year one
  • 120 Hours Sick Time after year one

Work Schedule

Firefighters work a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off duty. A Kelly Day is scheduled off every ninth duty day for employees assigned to a 24-hour shift schedule.