Part-Time Firefighter​/Firefighter-Paramedic

Part-Time Firefighter/Firefighter-Paramedic

Location:

3610 West Elm Street, McHenry, IL, USA

Salary:  per hour

Employment Type:

Hourly, Part Time

Position Overview:

As a member of the fire department, and under the general supervision of an officer, responds to medical emergencies, fires, and other emergency incidents to provide fire suppression and emergency medical service; operates and maintains a variety of rescue and firefighting apparatus and equipment; participates in firefighting, hazardous materials, and other special teams incidents; fire prevention and training activities.

This position involves working 12-hour shifts and responding off-duty as necessary.

On recommendation of the Fire Chief, this position is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is a part-time, non-commissioned, non-pensioned, at-will employee of the District.

Newly hired part-time Firefighters who do not possess First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B), and Basic Operations Firefighter (BOFF) certifications will be sent by the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) to those courses at McHenry County College.

• As part of an Initial Training Agreement, individuals are responsible for the cost of course tuition and textbooks for these courses and will then be reimbursed over a defined period of time by the MTFPD.
• Complete and detailed information will be provided at the candidate orientation session.

All Firefighters are required to become licensed Paramedics through the Illinois Department of Public Health within 5 years of their hire date. Individuals are responsible for the cost of course tuition and textbooks for these courses and will then be reimbursed for a defined period of time by the MTFPD.

Minimum Qualifications to Apply:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent.
• Legal resident of the United States of America.
• Able to read and write the English language
• Possess a valid State Driver's License, Illinois or Wisconsin equivalent (for Wisconsin residents if applicable).
• 21 years of age or older, or
• Between the ages of 18 and 21, and actively enrolled, and have a minimum of one (1) semester of college completed towards the attainment of an associate's degree in Fire Science, or
• Between the ages of 18 and 21, and have graduated from a fire department Cadet or Explorer program.
• Official, sealed college transcripts will be required at the time of application.

Application Requirements:

• Human Relations 70%
• Mechanical Ability 60%
• Math 70%
• Reading 80%

Questions regarding the NTN testing process should be directed to NTN at

CPAT testing facilities:

• National Testing Network
• Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Testing
• Naperville FD website - https:///
• Huntley FPD website -
• MABAS Division 24 website - http://mabas
  24.org/index.php/cpat
• Central Illinois Fire Chiefs Association -
• Or by searching 'CPAT' on the internet

Prospective applicants should note that the registration deadline for the CPAT may be several weeks prior to the event.

Questions regarding the McHenry Township Fire Protection District can be directed to Deputy Chief Karen Bush, bushkarenpd.org