Firefighter/Paramedic

Rock Island Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.rigov.org

Phone Number:

• 309-732-2801

Fax Number:

• 309-732-2813

Email:

• yerkey.jeffrey@rigov.org

Application Deadline:

• 09/02/22

Salary:

• Starting: $55,278 plus an annual stipend of $2,800 for Paramedic/PHRN pay (effective 12/27/2021)

  • 5% step increases for years 2-6.
  • General Wage Increase of 2.75% in December 2022.
  • Longevity increases every 5 years up to 30 years of continuous service.
  • Specialty pay for IL FFIII/Advanced Technician Firefighter certification. 

  Competitive benefit package including:

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Article IV pension
  • Vacation leave
  • Personal leave
  • Sick leave
  • Kelly Days 

  Employees must live within the states of Illinois or Iowa and maintain a 45 minute or less response time from their domicile when accepting an overtime callback assignment.

Sworn Officers:

• 59

City Population:

• 37,651

Position Details

Summary of Duties:

Under direct supervision of a Lieutenant and/or other supervisory personnel:

• Protects life and property
• Controls and extinguishes fires
• Provides emergency medical services at the advanced life support (ALS) level
• Identifies special operations incidents and performs initial actions
• Participates in a program of fire prevention and public education
• Operates and maintains apparatus and equipment
• Participates in training to increase job knowledge and proficiency 

Progressive department that responds to over 7,000 calls annually out of four fire stations (1 shift commander, 2 ALS ambulances, 3 engines, 1 ladder truck, and 1 light rescue vehicle). In addition to ALS treatment and transport on EMS calls, Firefighter/Paramedics assigned to the ambulances carry firefighting gear and also respond to fire calls as part of a company.

Minimum Requirements:

• United States citizen.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be 21 years of age by date of hire, and under 35 years of age by the date of written examination. Age limitation is imposed by State statute; refer to IL General Assembly compiled statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 for exceptions.
• Requires possession of an EMT-Paramedic or PHRN License before a conditional offer of employment can be extended.
• Requires proof of successful completion of CPAT with Ladder Climb within the previous twelve (12) months before a conditional offer of employment can be extended. 

To apply go to:

https://www.rigov.org/231/Employment

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