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MCHENRY TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 3610 W ELM ST MCHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050 815-669-5388 https://www.mtfpd.org
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Updated: March 05, 2025
Job Classification: Part-Time Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedic
The McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) is conducting ongoing testing to develop a pool of candidates for the position of Part-Time Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedic.
As needed the MTFPD will contact individuals from the pool of candidates to participate in the remainder of the testing process. In order to be considered for the Winter 2025 hiring process, the FireTEAM test, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with ladder climb must be successfully completed and the District employment application and documentation submitted via online by August 31st, 2025 at 11:00 PM. Specific information including additional deadlines can be found at the MTFPD website: www.mtfpd.org. Please follow the tab “Employment”.
The Candidate Physical Ability Test (including ladder climb) certificate that is required as part of the application process must be dated between March 1st, 2024 and February 28th, 2025.
There is a fee to test with the National Testing Network. Candidates who have financial hardship can apply for assistance through NTN.
Part-time Firefighters work 12 or 24-hour shifts. Each shift begins at 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM and requires the member to remain on duty until the shift concludes in 12 or 24 hours. All part-time firefighters are required to participate in the shift rotation, based on shift availability.
Candidate Contact:Steven SprakerDeputy Fire ChiefEmail: sprakersteven@fire.mtfpd.orgBenefits Information: This is an at-will position and is not considered a commissioned rank. This position works part-time or paid-on-call hours only and is not entitled to, nor eligible for, any pension fund participation, health insurance, paid time off or other benefits generally associated with full-time employment.Department Information: The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is composed of approximately 60 professional, part-time firefighters, and officers along with 58 professional, full-time officers, firefighters and support staff. The MTFPD strives to provide top-notch training to all personnel to keep them sharp in all the areas in which we provide service. Operating from 5 strategically located fire stations, we respond to over 7,500 emergency calls a year for fires, emergency medical services, vehicle accidents, specialized rescues, ice and water rescues, and much more.Area Information: The MTFPD covers a 56 square mile area including the communities of Bull Valley, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, McCullom Lake, McHenry, Ringwood, and portions of Island Lake and unincorporated McHenry County.Population: 55,000
