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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
Job Description
Firefighter/Paramedic at Northwest Homer Fire Protection District Firefighter/Paramedic at Northwest Homer Fire Protection District in Lockport, Illinois Posted in about 11 hours ago.
FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
Employment Opportunity The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Northwest Homer Fire Protection & Ambulance Service District are seeking applicants to establish an eligibility list for Fulltime Firefighter/Paramedics Applications available at: Northwest Homer FPD Station #1 16152 West 143rd Street, Lockport, IL 60491 Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. September 21
- October 2, 2026 Deadline for turning applications in is Friday, October 2, 2026, at 3p.m. Orientation & Written Exam will be held at Northwest Homer Station #1 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 Orientation begins promptly at 9:00a.m. Written exam
- 9:30a.m. Subjective Oral Interviews
- Date & Time to be announced Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent: must be at least 21 to 35 years of age unless otherwise exempt by statute and licensed EMT-B.
Upon offer of employment, Illinois Certified Firefighter Basic, Illinois Licensed Paramedic, and CPAT Certified (current within last 12 months) Applicants shall be subjected to a background check, and medical examination post offer of employment. Starting Salary as of 06/2026
- $91,525
NOTE:
THERE IS A
$40.00 NON-REFUNDABLE
PROCESSING FEE
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