Firefighter/Paramedic

DEKALB CITY OF
164 E. LINCOLN HIGHWAY
DEKALB, ILLINOIS 60115

Updated: February 10, 2025

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of Dekalb invites candidates for the position of Firefighter/ Paramedic. Candidates are required to complete the following by March 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST.
· FireTEAM exam and the PHQ
· City of DeKalb Application


Salary Range: $78,747-$111,886

Benefits Information: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, fire pension, deferred compensation plan with match, educational bonus, clothing allowance, wellness reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness bonus. Paid time off including vacation in lieu of holidays, vacation, sick leave, Kelly days, bereavement leave and compensatory time.


Contact Information:
Human Resources

Department Overview: DeKalb is located in a university community and the Fire Department serves a population of over 16,000 students and 40,290 residents. The Department has an ISO Rating of 2 with a primary response area of 16 square miles and serves an additional 55 square miles by contract to the DeKalb Fire Protection District. In 2023, the DeKalb Fire Department responded to 7,684 requests for emergency service of which 82% were medical calls. The Fire Department is comprised of 71 full-time sworn employees including a Fire Chief, 2 Deputy Chiefs and 2 civilian employees. New station and increase staffing in 2025!

City Information: DeKalb, Illinois

Population Information: 40,290

Job Requirements
Age : 21
US Citizen : Yes
High School Grad/GED : Yes
Valid ILLINOIS State Driver's License : Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes


Necessary Certification:
· State of Illinois (IDPH) Paramedic License (EMT-P) or currently enrolled in an accredited EMT-P training and certification program (completion within 3 months of application).
· Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification conducted by a licensed agency within twelve (12) months prior to the conditional offer of employment.
Hiring Process: The selection process includes submission of an application, written exam, oral interview, background investigation and polygraph exam. Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment.
Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: No felony convictions and/ or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act.
Driving Disqualifiers: Must have a valid Driver's License
Residency Requirement: 40-mile radius from the DeKalb Fire Department at 700 Pine Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 after 15 months of employment.
Age Requirement: At least 21 years of age, but less than 35 years of age prior to taking any test leading to employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic unless exempt under Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act.
For more IMPORTANT information regarding the recruitment process, please download and READ the DeKalb Firefighter/Paramedic Recruitment Packet online
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 78,747.00 111,886.00 Per Year