Firefighter/EMT

Chatham Fire Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• cfd-il.com

Phone Number:

• 217-483-2121

Email:

• Gary.self@cfd-il.com

Application Deadline:

• 05/19/25
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting:

  • FF/EMT-B/I: $63,828.45
  • FF/Paramedic: $67,263.59 

  Top Firefighter pay at 5 years

  We Offer:

  • Paid fire academy and Paramedic training if needed
  • Generous benefits package
  • Illinois downstate firefighters pension 
  • 24/48 schedule

Sworn Officers:

• 15 Career

City Population:

• 20,000

Position Details

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Applications accepted:

April 9- May 19 @ 4:00 PM

Orientation:

June 6, 2025 6:00 pm

Written Test:

June 7, 2025 9:00 am

Interviews:

June 17-19, 2025

Final eligibility list:

July 7, 2025

We Need:

• Minimum EMT-B required at time of hire
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license

Application For New Hire & Information Packet:

https://cfd-il.com/?page_id=3663

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