Firefighter/paramedic

The Villa Park Fire Department is hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. There are immediate vacancies. Candidates are required to complete the NTN FireTeam exam, PSSA & PHQ by the application deadline of December 5, 2025. The first round of applications will be processed on December 5, 2025, but candidates are welcome to continue applying after that date for future lists to fit the Department's needs.

Salary Information: $77,404-$107,617

Benefit Information:

• Specialty team opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance per the CBA
• Kelly days, vacation time, sick time accrual, post-retirement health benefits (115 plan),
• Holiday and Longevity pay
• Village-wide Parental Leave Policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Generous training program that encourages outside classes and training
• We embrace a culture that is devoted to training and personal/professional growth.

Contact Information:

Deputy Fire Chief Brandon Mitsuka
630-592-6055
[email protected]

Department Overview:

The authorized staffing level for the Fire Department includes a Fire Chief, a Deputy Chief of Operations, a Deputy Chief of Administration, an administrative assistant, 21 firefighter paramedics, and 6 lieutenant paramedics. Currently, there is one full-time vacancy in the department due to retirements. The Villa Park Fire Department is always looking toward expansion and may have future positions within the lifetime of this eligibility list. We are in the process of establishing a hiring eligibility list to fill these positions.

Being a smaller department allows our members an opportunity to be more involved in the day-to-day operations. Our members are encouraged and empowered to have extra duties beyond being a Firefighter/Paramedic. We are an all-hazard department that embraces a culture that encourages training and personal & professional development. Our comprehensive training program assures that our members stay proficient in their current positions, while also being prepared for future promotions.

The Villa Park Fire Department responded to over 3300 calls in 2024 and is a member of MABAS Division 12. We currently have two or more members that represent the Villa Park Fire Department on each of the specialty teams in the division, including Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, and Swift/Ice/Dive Rescue. Villa Park also supports multiple Fire Investigators and two members of the DuPage County Fire Investigation Task Force.

Area Information:

“Villa Park is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 22,753. Villa Park is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Villa Park offers residents a dense suburban feel, and most residents own their homes. In Villa Park, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Villa Park, and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Villa Park are highly rated.” Niche 2024

Job Requirements:

• Completed Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) through NTN
• Valid State Issued Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Copy of Birth Certificate as Proof of Citizenship (the following documents are accepted, with only one needed) COPY of U.S. County/State-Issued Birth Record
• COPY of VALID U.S. Passport
• COPY of Naturalization Papers
• Hospital-issued birth certificates are not accepted
• IDPH or National Registry Paramedic License. If currently in Paramedic School, then a letter from the Lead Instructor indicating the expected graduation date is needed.
• CPAT: Proof of successfully passing
  • Must have completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise within one year before the written exam deadline (12/05/2025). Certifications are considered valid if issued 12/05/2024-12/05/2025.

Hiring Process:

Candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully pass the online testing portion and participate in a pass/fail oral interview. Further candidate testing will include an FBI Fingerprinting Check and, Background Investigation. After completion of the aforementioned, the candidate will receive a conditional offer of employment based on passing a Psychological Exam and an In-depth Pre-Employment Medical Exam.

Preference Points:

Eligible Candidates can submit Preference Points in person to the Villa Park Fire Department Headquarters located at 1440 S. Ardmore Ave. Villa Park, IL, 60181, or via email to the Board of Fire Commission admin at the following address: [email protected], within ten (10) days of the Initial Eligibility List being posted. After ten (10) days, the Final Eligibility List will be posted.

Points will be awarded as follows:

• MILITARY PREFERENCE - 5 points
  • Awarded to applicants who have served a minimum of 12 months on active duty in the service of the U.S. Military and who have either been honorably discharged or, in lieu of an honorable discharge, are still serving in an active or inactive reserve status.
• EDUCATION (Accredited College or University)
  • Associate degree - 2.5 points OR
  • Associate degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services from an accredited Community or Junior College, or a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited College or University - 5 points
• EXPERIENCE POINTS— 1 point per year up to five (5) years (candidates who currently work as a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic with the Villa Park Fire Department).
• RESIDENCY POINTS- 1 point per year, up to five (5) years.
  • Candidates who currently live in the Village of Villa Park and have resided in the Village for a minimum of one year will receive points. ____ years x 1 =_____ points
• ADDITIONAL POINTS
  • To qualify, applicants shall be certified by the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshall (OSFM) as a Firefighter II, Basic, or Advanced. – 5 points

Note: Points in “C-E” are applied unless it would place a candidate ahead of a veteran on the eligibility list. Documentation is required with this application.