Firefighter Paramedic

GLENSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
1608 BLOOMINGDALE RD
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60139
630-668-5323

 

Updated: September 24, 2025

Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic

Glenside Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for full-time firefighter/paramedic. Candidates are required to complete the NTN Fireteam exam, PSSA, and PHQ. All testing and documents must be submitted No Later Than Friday October 10th, 2025. In addition to the above, candidates are required to upload the below listed documents via their NTN account homepage by Oct. 10th. 

Required Documents: High School diploma or GED, Valid driver's license, Birth Certificate, BOF and NREMT-P certification (if applicable), CPAT. 

Salary Range: $80,358 - $109,865

Benefits:

Competitive pay including additional pay for several certifications, education and specialty team participation. Tuition reimbursement program. Longevity pay after 5 years of service. Additional holiday pay for 8 recognized holidays. Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage plus a life insurance policy. Participation in Article 4 downstate pension and additional employee 457-plan option. Employer/employee contributing VEBA plan with an end of career sick time buyback program from retiree health care. Competitively increasing vacation schedule. Time off includes 7 Kelly days and 2 personal days immediately and 7 vacation days after probationary year.

 ***TWO IMMEDIATE OPENINGS**

Department Overview:

The Glenside Fire District covers parts of Glendale Heights and Glen Ellyn Countryside/DuPage County. The Glenside Fire Protection District employs 20 full-time Sworn personnel which includes 1 Fire Chief, 1 Deputy Chief, 3 Battalion Chiefs, 3 Lieutenants, and 15 firefighters covering 3 shifts working 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty. One full-time Fire Marshal, one full-time Administrative Assistant and one Secretary. We have a mix of career firefighters, contract paramedics and part-time firefighters with a maximum staffing during the day of 8 shift personnel covering one Engine, two Ambulances and a Battalion Chief. The Fire District operates out of one centrally located firehouse and answers approximately 2,900+ calls for service a year, with 70% of our calls being EMS-related. We are a proud member of MABAS Division 12, and equally proud of our ISO Class 2.  We are also part of a multi-jurisdictional cooperative that includes 8 neighboring department; The West Suburban Fire Rescue Alliance ("The Alliance"). Being part of such a robust mutual-aid agreement allows us to conduct monthly auto-aid drills with all 8 departments, have shared SOG's and at times even shared resources. This model of functional cooperation has proven effective on emergency scenes, with seamless multi-jurisdictional operations. The training program also assures that our members stay proficient at their current positions, while also being prepared for future promotions. Several of our members are also active in specialty teams, which include Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, or Fire Investigation Task Force. Being a smaller department also allows our members to be more involved in the day-to-day operations. Our members are encouraged and empowered to have extra duties beyond being a Firefighter/Paramedic. We are an all-hazard department that embraces a culture that encourages training and personal & professional development.

City/County/Area Information:

Glendale Heights/Glen Ellyn Countryside/DuPage County 

Population:

25,000

Job Requirements

Age: 21-35

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid State Driver’s License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Met the standard as set in NFPA 1582 

College: Not required, but may qualify for preferance points

Academy Certification: BOF preferred but will send to an academy if the candidate is a current Paramedic

EMS: Paramedic preferred but will accept if the candidate is within 90 of graduating a paramedic program (must be able to test into Good Sam EMS system and must pass National Paramedic exam within 90 days of hire).

Prior Experience: No

Necessary Certifications: 

• Drivers License
• DD214 (if applicable) 
• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED
• Illinois OSFM BOF certification prefered, but will send to academy if candidate is a paramedic
• PM certification (NREMT-P); or must pass the National paramedic exam within 90 days of hire. 
• CPAT + ladder climb certification (By time of hire)

*New Transfer Option: Candidates who currently serve as a sworn, full-time firefighter/paramedic in a municipal fire department or fire protection district are eligible for a starting salary up to $100,130 (step 4 + EMT-P stipend) and up to 9 vacation days commensurate to years of experience. 

Hiring Process: 

• Written exam
• Oral interviews with Commission
• Preference points
• Back ground investigation
• Oral interview with Chief officers
• Complete NFPA medical fit for duty exam