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Kankakee City Fire Department

FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC

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A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.

$57,302 / year median in Illinois

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC - KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
(6 Immediate Openings)
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY
$75,074.53
BENEFITS:
Will send qualified individuals to Basic Operations Fire Academy if hired Residency incentives Education incentives up to $3,420.00 Tuition Reimbursement Post Retirement Health Care Plan with city contribution
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 21 years of age at time of hire and under age 35 (Unless meets other criteria denoted in 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.) U.S. cltizen or permanent resident Valid driver's license High school diploma or equivalent required Basic Operations Firefighter/Certified Paramedic or Certified Paramedic CPAT at time of hire
IMPORTANT DATES & LOCATIONS
Orientation and Test:
August 8 or 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM Please select the date that you would like to attend on the application
Location:
385 E. Oak St. Kankakee
IL 60901
Application Window:
July 21st, 2026-August 5th, 2026 FOR
MORE INFO & HOW TO APPLY
Contact Chief LaRoche:
(815) 933-0450
Visit:
https://citykankakee-il.gov/personnelrelations.php