Minooka Fire Protection District

Firefighter/Paramedic Application
Deadline 5/9/2022 4:00 PM
Warning: the deadline for this application expired

Stanard & Associates, Inc. administers the application process for the Minooka Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners, and the Minooka Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners retains authority over the application process and hiring of individuals. All applicant information and application forms are the property of the Minooka Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners. Stanard & Associates, Inc. does not establish the qualification or eligibility requirements, required application procedures, or related employment standards and procedures and is limited in addressing questions or requests for information in these areas.

Please note:  The deadline for this application has been extended to May 9, 2022.

Minooka Fire Protection District

Minooka, Illinois

The Board of Fire Commissioners is accepting applications to the position of firefighter/paramedic with the Minooka Fire Protection District.

Starting Salary: $62,253 including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employee-paid VEBA program, paid time off (vacation/sick), and Article 4 pension 
Population: 16,000
Fire Service Personnel: Fire Chief, 1 Deputy Chief, 6 lieutenants,21 District firefighter/paramedics; 6 contract firefighter/paramedics; 6 part-time firefighter/paramedics, 20 volunteer/cadets, 2 prevention staff, 2 administrative staff, 1 mechanic

All Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements established by the Minooka Fire Protection District:

  • At least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age, unless exempt as noted under state statute (65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.3) at time of application;
  • No felony convictions (Note: Some misdemeanors will disqualify); 
  • Be a U.S. Citizen;
  • Possess a valid driver's license;
  • Have a High school Diploma or GED equivalent;
  • Possess a valid EMT-B License issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (at time of application)
    • NOTICE:  MUST BE A LICENSED PARAMEDIC AT DATE OF CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUCCESSFULLY TEST INTO THE EMS SYSTEM;
  • Certification by the State Fire Marshall's office as a Firefighter II (Basic) (at time of application);
  • Provide proof of a current and valid CPAT card with ladder certification issued within 12 months of the written test date (May 14, 2022) to qualify for placement on any list of eligible candidates (70 ILCS 705/16.06b(f).  Any costs associated with the CPAT and ladder certification will be at the expense of the applicant.  
    • NOTE: In the event any applicant who has been found eligible for appointment and whose name has been placed upon the final eligibility register has not been appointed to a firefighter position within one year after the date of his or her CPAT examination with ladder certification, the Board will require proof of subsequent CPAT with ladder certification prior to his or her appointment;
  • Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee.  

Preference Points will be awarded by the Minooka Fire Protection District for any one of the following:  1) Experience; 2) Veteran's Status; 3) Education; 4) Residency; and 5) Additional Status.  

Submission of Application:  Applications MUST be submitted online by Monday, May 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM (CST).  Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted.   

 

Mandatory Written Exam Testing Date.  Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to attend the Mandatory Written Exam.  

 

 

Clear your calendar and make sure you are available on the following date.  All candidates will receive an email prior to the test date regarding their status in the process. NOTE: Please be sure to check your email spam folder. Many email account providers automatically send our emails there in error (i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc.).     

Saturday, May 14, 2022 - Starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.*

Location: Minooka Fire Protection District
7901 E. Minooka Rd. 
Minooka, IL 60447
 
*Doors will be locked at 9:00 a.m. No exceptions will be made for late arrivals.
 
Note: Should COVID 19 social distancing be required at time of testing per Federal and State guidelines, applicants will be required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing precautions. 
 
 
Important Disclaimer for Potential Applicants:  As part of this application form, you will be required to submit copies of the following documents as part of your application. Applicants failing to provide the following documentation with their application will be ineligible to continue in the hiring process. 
  • Birth Certificate;
  • High School Diploma (or Transcripts) -OR- GED Equivalent Certificate;
  • Valid Driver's License;
  • Current EMT-B license issued by the IDPH;
  • OSFM Firefighter II (Basic) Certificate;
  • CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card and Ladder Climb Certification.
The Minooka Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.