Please Note: There is no fee for this application.
The application deadline for this application has been extended to April 12, 2024.
The online written exam will now be conducted from April 23-25, 2024.
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.
Minooka Fire Protection District is a growing organization with great career opportunities. We respond to emergency medical service, fire suppression, specialized rescue, hazardous materials and water rescue, operating out of two fire stations.
The Fire District has a protection area population of approximately 16,500 people within the Village of Minooka, parts of the Village of Channahon and unincorporated areas of Grundy, Kendall and Will County. We protect three miles of I-80, portions of the Illinois River, as well as rail system. The community includes residential, commercial, light and heavy industrial property.
In 2023 the Fire District responded to just over 2,758 calls for service. We are part of the Morris Hospital EMS System. We also respond on auto-aid assignments with neighboring communities.
The organizational structure includes one fire chief, one deputy chief, six lieutenants, fifteen career firefighter/paramedics, six contract firefighter/paramedics, six part-time firefighter/paramedics, twenty-five volunteer recruits and cadets, one fire inspector, one fire & life safety educator, two administrative assistants and two mechanic. In 2024 the District is creating three battalion chief positions.
The Village of Minooka and Channahon is a great area to live. The area has excellent elementary and high schools. There are lots of recreational opportunities with several parks, and bike paths. The Channahon Park District provides regular programs for adults and children and has a community pool, tennis courts, golf course, indoor basketball courts and pickle ball courts, as well as a fitness center with modern equipment.
For more information about the fire district go to www.minookafire.com or find us on Facebook.
The Fire District offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
Salary Schedule:
Service
0-12 67,367
13-24 69,389
25-36 71,470
37-48 74,329
49-60 77,674
61-72 81,946
Top FF 87,682
In addition to salary structure, the Fire District offers a longevity Pay structure, as follows:
10 years of service - $400.00
15 years of service - $600.00
20 years of service - $750.00
25 years of service - $875.00
30 years of service - $1,000.00
Retirement: Article 4 Illinois Firefighter Downstate Pension
Major medical and prescription benefit with District paying 80% of premium and no doctor copay
Dental, vision, and life insurance.
Employee Benefits Account (VEBA) program that provides funding for post-retirement benefits.
Paid Sick Leave: Accrual begins at time of employment and accrues to 1,440 hours maximum
Sick leave buyout upon retirement: With at least 20 years of creditable service and age of at least 50. Employees will receive twenty-five percent (25%) for all accrued sick leave up to the maximum cap.
Vacation Accrual:
6 mo. – 12 mo. of service 1 day
1 – 5 years of service 5 days
6 – 10 years of service 9 days
11 -15 years of service 10 days
16 – 20 years of service 12 days
21 – 25 years of service 14 days
26+ years of service 16 days
Personal Days:
Years of Service to the District Personal Days
6 months to one year 1 duty day
13 plus months 2 duty days
Work reduction Days: Receive a “Work Reduction Day” for every seventeen (17) duty shifts assigned.
Physical Fitness Facilities: Employees have access to modern physical fitness equipment for use on and off duty. Access to a peer fitness training for functional fitness programs.
All uniforms and personal protective equipment provided:
Advanced Training Opportunities: District funded specialized training certification for specialized services such as water rescue (dive, swift water and ice), high angle & trench rescue, hazardous materials, and fire investigations.
College tuition reimbursements: Scholarships available for eligible college education and advanced degrees.
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;
- APPLICANT MUST POSSESS:
- ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER II OR BASIC OPERATIONS FIREFIGHTER AND a valid EMT-B License issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) at time of application, OR,
- BE A LICENSED PARAMEDIC (if a licensed paramedic, firefighter II or basic operations firefighter is not required at time of application)
- NOTICE: MUST BE A LICENSED PARAMEDIC AND A CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER II OR BASIC OPERATIONS FIREFIGHTER AT DATE OF CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUCCESSFULLY TEST INTO THE EMS SYSTEM
- Provide proof of a current and valid CPAT card with ladder certification issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (April 12, 2024) 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.
- NOTICE: 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. CPAT and Ladder certification must have been completed within one year of conditional offer.
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 Friday, April 12, 2024 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 On-Line Written Exam Testing: Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to participate in remote on-line written exam testing starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 through Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM. The test will only be available during this time period. Candidates will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer. All candidates will receive an email approximately one week prior regarding their status in the process, along with further instructions for taking the on-line written exam. 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.).
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 -or- EMT-P license issued by the IDPH;
- OSFM Firefighter II (Basic) Certificate, if applicable;
- CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card and Ladder Climb Certification.
The Minooka Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.