Firefighter​/Paramedic

East Joliet Fire Protection District - Firefighter/Paramedic FREE - test fee paid by agency

Last updated on September 11, 2026
PST Partner Agency since July 16, 2026

CPAT Certification Candidates must successfully complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), including Ladder Climb Certification, conducted by a licensed agency. Proof of CPAT certification is due at the time of a conditional offer of employment. A successful CPAT must be completed no more than one (1) year prior to the date of the conditional offer of employment. If your CPAT has expired at the time of a conditional offer of employment, you will be removed from the process.
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Paramedic Certification Upload Paramedic Certification. Current enrollment in Paramedic school will also be accepted for testing. Please upload proof of current enrollment in the form of an official letter from the school or teacher.
* Please note applicant must still be licensed Paramedic at time of hire. None

College Transcripts/Diploma Applicants who have successfully obtained an associate’s degree in the field of fire service or emergency medical services, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university shall receive two and a half (2.5) points. A certified transcript must be included with the request for preference points as proof of the attainment of degree. None

OSFM Basic Operations Firefighter Certification Copy of Basic Operations Firefighter course completion None

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Requirement

Required at time of...

Test

Hire

Written Examination Yes, required

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Yes, required as described below
Candidates must successfully complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), including Ladder Climb Certification, conducted by a licensed agency. Proof of CPAT certification is due at the time of a conditional offer of employment. A successful CPAT must be completed no more than one (1) year prior to the date of the conditional offer of employment. If your CPAT has expired at the time of a conditional offer of employment, you will be removed from the process.

Minimum Age 21

Maximum Age 35

High School Grad/ GED Yes

Driver's License Required Yes

Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.

Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes

College Requirement No

If you have prior military service, upload a copy of your DD214. Please include the Member-4 copy (or equivalent) that lists your character of service and discharge status.

Other Preference Points

1.Veteran’s Preference Points (maximum 5 points)

Applicants who served in the United States military actively for at least one (1) year and who were honorably discharged or are now on inactive or reserve duty shall receive five (5) points. Proof of prior service must include a copy of Military Form DD-214 (long form) as proof of active service, evidence of the honorable discharge, and a sworn affidavit signed by the applicant.

Proof of current inactive or reserve service must include the applicant’s most recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).

2.Educational Preference Points (maximum 2 points)

Applicants who have successfully obtained an associate’s degree in the field of fire service or emergency medical services, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university shall receive two and a half (2.5) points. A certified transcript must be included with the request for preference points as proof of the attainment of degree.

3.
Current Part Time status with

EJFPD .5 points/year up to 5 years.

Firefighter 2 Certification Yes

Paramedic Certification Current enrollment in Paramedic school will also be accepted for testing. Please upload proof of current enrollment in the form of an official letter from the school or teacher.
* Please note applicant must still be licensed Paramedic at time of hire.

Other All employees of the District shall live within 50 miles of the Districts borders.

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

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Disqualifier

Criminal Activity Automatic Any adult felony conviction.

Employment Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.