Firefighter/Paramedic

Carol Stream Fire District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.carolstreamfire.org

Phone Number:

• 331-806-1024

Email:

• jday@carolstreamfire.org

Application Deadline:

• 10/06/25
• @ 3:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $79,501

Sworn Officers:

• 63

City Population:

• 60,000

Position Details

Carol Stream Firefighter/Paramedic Position Eligibility Test

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Carol Stream Fire Protection District announces the comprehensive examination process for the position of full-time firefighter/paramedic.

Required Qualifications and/or Documentation:

1. Applicant must attach a copy of a high school diploma or G.E.D. at the time of application.
2. Applicant must attach a copy of a valid driver's license at the time of application.
3. Applicant must attach a copy of a valid CPAT card with ladder climb certification issued within (1) year prior to written exam date of October 11, 2025.
4. Applicant will be at least 19 years of age as of October 6, 2025 the last day that the commission is accepting applications and under age 35 as of October 6, 2025, the last day that the commission is accepting applications. The maximum age restriction will not apply to an individual who meets one of the exceptions to the statutory maximum hiring age detailed in Section 16.06(b) of the Fire Protection District Act or Section 10-2.1-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
5. Applicant must be a certified IDPH EMT-P (paramedic) with a current license upon the offer of a position.
6. Applicant will be a minimum certified OSFM Firefighter II or Basic Firefighter upon the offer of a position. 

Applications may be obtained online at:

www.carolstreamfire.org

OR

In person at:

Carol Stream Fire District Head Quarters

Station 28

365 Kuhn Road

Carol Stream, IL 60188

Applications will be accepted in person, beginning August 15, 2025.

Office hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Notice to Applicants:

Completed application with required copies of all documents and certifications are due to be returned by October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Please note: We will NOT notarize any documents.

Written Test Date:

October 11, 2025

Please arrive by 10:00 AM (No late entries permitted).

The test will be conducted by Testing For Public Safety LLC., at:

Carol Stream Fire District Head Quarters

Station 28

365 Kuhn Road

Carol Stream, IL 60188 

Test will begin at 10:00 AM

Preference Points:

Those passing the written exam will be given authority to submit preference points in the following categories:

1. Veteran
2. Education

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