Firefighter/Paramedic

Pleasantview Fire Protection District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.plvw.org

Application Deadline:

• 08/30/24
• @ 2:00 PM

Salary:

• $75,809.00 - $114,023.00 (6 steps)

  The Pleasantview Fire Protection District offers an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Health care, vision and dental insurance 

  Additional benefits include:

  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay
  • Kelly Days
  • Duty Trades
  • Post Retirement Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • VEBA Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension Fund

Sworn Officers:

• 38

City Population:

• 25,000

Position Details

Pleasantview Fire Protection District

The Pleasantview Fire Protection District is a dynamic organization dedicated to serving multiple communities, including Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, Indian Head Park, Countryside, Hodgkins, and unincorporated Cook County. 

Situated just west of the City of Chicago, we are responsible for protecting residents within a 14 square mile area, including two major expressways, I-55 and I-294.

Our Mission:

The Pleasantview Fire Protection District is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of our communities' residents. We achieve this through:

• Professional fire prevention
• Comprehensive public education programs
• Efficient fire suppression
• Responsive emergency medical services
• Effective rescue and other emergency services 

Our Team:

We operate three fire stations, staffed by 70 dedicated personnel. This includes:

• 48 shift personnel who work a 24/48-hour schedule
• 24-hour operational coverage
• Deployment of 2 front-line engines, 2 front-line paramedic ambulances, 2 front-line ladder trucks, 2 special rescue vehicles and 1 Battalion Commander vehicle 

Current Openings:

We are actively seeking motivated individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about serving the community and committed to excellence in emergency services, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding career in fire and emergency services
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive team environment 

Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age as of application deadline, unless exempt by state statute
• No Felony or Disqualifying Misdemeanor Convictions
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Applicants must be United States citizens or an alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence that produces evidence of intention to become a United States citizen. Applicants selected for employment must meet the district's residency requirements.
• Valid Driver's License
• Current Illinois or National Registry EMT-P (Paramedic) Certification at time of conditional offer. Applicants not currently in possession of an EMT-P license shall be allowed to complete the testing process by submitting proof of current enrollment in a State of Illinois IDPH approved paramedic program. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in the program by submitting a letter of good standing from the organization sponsoring their enrollment or by the course administrator, on their letterhead.
• Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test with Ladder Climb Certification conducted by a licensed agency due by the time of hire.
• Illinois State Fire Marshal Certified Basic Firefighter or Firefighter II due at time of conditional offer
• Must be of sound mental and physical health and meet all established standards
• Must be able to pass:
• written test
• medical examination and drug testing
• polygraph examination
• background investigation
• psychological examination 

How to Apply:

• Download and complete your online application at: https://iosolutions.com/product/pleasantview-il-firefighter-paramedic-application/
• Submit all supporting documentation to I/O Solutions by hand or mail by Friday, August 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM

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