Firefighter Paramedic

Last updated on July 24, 2026
PST Partner Agency since July 17, 2026

The Northbrook Fire Department is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Paramedic to establish a new eligibility list. Join a progressive, community-focused department dedicated to excellence in emergency services. There are currently two (2) vacancies. Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2026 to be considered for the process outlined below.

Tentative selection process timeline

• Establish initial eligibility list September 2, 2026
• Preference point collection
  - September 2, 2026 through 11:59 PM September 13, 2026
• Final Eligibility list posted
  - Close of business September 14, 2026
• Preliminary background investigation
  - September 15, 2026 through September 30, 2026
• Interview with Board of Fire and Police Commission and Command staff
  - October 5, 2026 - October 16, 2026 (official dates of interview are TBD)
• Thorough background investigation
  - October 19, 2026 - November 13, 2026
• Conditional offers issued on or about November 13, 2026
• Pre-employment psychological evaluation & physical including drug screening
  - November 16, 2026 - November 30, 2026 (official dates of pre-employment screenings are TBD)

Final Eligibility list will be compiled following claims for preference points and will be valid for one (1) year. The Village will re-open the application process based on vacancies.

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Preference Points

High School Diploma Upload a clear copy of your high school diploma or equivalent. This document must show your name, the school or program and the date you graduated or completed the program. Additionally, please also includeone of the following as proof of meeting the education minimum qualification.

Associates or completion of 60 hours of course work or equivalent credits at a junior college or a university accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency; or Valid Paramedic License; or Basic Operations Firefighter OR Firefighter II State certifications.
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Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US Read Description None

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Requirement

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Test

Hire

Written Examination Yes, required

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Yes, required as described below

CPAT with Ladder test issued / dated within twelve (12) months of application.

Minimum Age 21

Less than 35 years of age unless the applicant is exempt from that age limitation under 65 ILCS5/10-2.1-6 of the Act. so long as they are under the age of 40. Individuals who were previously full-time firefighters with a municipality or fire protection district are exempt from the maximum age limitation.

Citizenship Legally Eligible to Work in the US

High School Grad/ GED Yes

Driver's License Required Yes

Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes

Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20

College Requirement

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic (EMT-B) certificate AND one of the following.

• Associates or completion of 60 hours of course work or equivalent credits at a junior college or a university accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency; or
• Valid Paramedic License; or
• Basic Operations Firefighter OR Firefighter II State certifications.

Prior Experience Requirement No

EMT Certification At time of application candidates must have EMT-B certification; however, EMT-P (Paramedic) is preferred and eligible for preference points.

Other Preference Points

Candidates who achieve a passing score on the written examination are eligible to claimpreference points. Applicants may claim a maximum of fifteen (15) preferencepoints.

Preferencepoints will only be awarded upon submission of a completed Preference Point Claim Form and all required supporting documentation. The claim form and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Village within ten (10) daysafter the initial…