Job Information

PALOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
8815 W 123RD ST.
PALOS PARK, ILLINOIS 60464
7084480369
http://www.palosfire.org

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Updated: January 15, 2026

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

Salary Information: $80,796 - $122,049

Benefit Information:

144 Hours of Holiday Pay
Longevity Pay
Paramedic & Engineer Stipend
BCBS PPO (No Co-Pay or Deductible)
Retirement Health Care Plan
7 Kelly Days
4 Personal Days
6 Vacation Days after year 1
8 Sick days per year
Local IAFF union 4480 CBA

Close Date: March 20, 2026

City/County/Area Information:

Palos Park, Unincorporated Palos Township, Areas of Palos Heights and areas of Orland Park

Population:

25,000

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Yes

Academy Certification:

Prefer BOF/Paramedic
Will hire BOF/EMT-B currently enrolled in Paramedic School
Will hire Paramedics only and send to a BOF Academy

Prior Experience: Not Required

Necessary Certifications:

EMT-B
EMT-P

Hiring Process:

Physical Agility
Written Test
Oral Interviews
Background Check
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Evaluation

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