Job Information

HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
11118 MAIN STREET
HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS 60142
847-669-5066
https://www.huntleyfpd.org

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Updated: October 21, 2024

Job Classification: Firefighter / Paramedic

The Huntley Fire Protection District is establishing a Firefighter/Paramedic hiring list, with two immediate openings. All candidates must take the Fire-TEAM exam through the National Testing Network by November 22, 2024.

This position requires the Candidate Physical Ability Test with ladder certification (CPAT with Ladder) dated within the last 12 months at the time of application.

The department requires the candidate to complete the Pre-Hire Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA). You can access these questionnaires through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing the PHQ and PSSA as soon as possible so there is not a delay in your process.

Salary Information: As of May 1st, 2024, Starting Salary = $76,946.64

Benefits Information:

· Medical insurance PPO HSA

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, personal days

· Optional supplemental insurance (cancer, intensive care, accidental, etc.)

· Life Insurance

· Deferred Compensation

· Annual Medical Evaluations

· Direct Deposit

· A retirement plan through the Illinois Article 4 Fire Pension

Schedule: The Huntley Fire District works a standard 24 / 48 shift schedule.

Department Information: The Huntley Fire Protection District is one of the largest fire districts in McHenry and Kane County. Over 6,900 Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Service, and Rescue calls are handled by our five fire stations. The district employs 82 sworn personnel and 20 part-time firefighters, paramedics and EMTs.

Our firefighters work with state-of-the-art apparatus and equipment supported by full-time staff members in EMS, Training, and Mobile Integrated Health. The district maintains several specialty teams which include Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Fire Investigation. The district is a member of MABAS Division 5 and Division 4/5 Lake and McHenry County Specialized Response Team. The district places a high degree of importance on the customer service it provides to both internal and external customers.

The Huntley Fire Protection District interacts with the community by providing a variety of programs such as slips, trips, and falls education, hosting a Fire Cadet and Intern Program, CPAT Training center with ladder climb, and providing CPR instruction classes.

Area Information: Serving Huntley / Algonquin / Lake-in-the-Hills / Hampshire / Gilberts / Pingree Grove as well as unincorporated McHenry and Kane Counties and nine miles of Interstate 90.

Population: 65,000

Job Requirements

Age: Minimum 19 years of age to apply. Minimum 21 years of age at the time of hire but not exceeding 34 years of age by November 22, 2024, unless exempted by Illinois statute. Exemptions to the maximum age limit are allowed for military service and volunteer, paid-on-call, part-time, and full-time firefighters meeting certain conditions.

Citizenship Required: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid ILLINOIS Driver's License:
Valid Illinois Driver's license
Ability to obtain a Class B Non-CDL or Equivalent within 6 Months of Hire

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision:
Must pass the pre-employment physical
Correctable to 20/20

Necessary Certifications:

· Firefighter Basic Operations (Firefighter II) from the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal.

· Illinois or Nationally Licensed EMT-P or PHRN at the time of conditional employment offer

· Current CPAT with Ladder Endorsement

Additional Requirements: Firefighter candidates, at the time of application, must provide current certification that he or she has successfully passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Endorsement, as licensed and approved by the International Association of Firefighters and shall have a date not to exceed one year.

Firefighter candidates, at the time of HIRE, must provide current certification that he or she has successfully passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Endorsement, as licensed and approved by the International Association of Firefighters and shall have a date not to exceed one year.

To Apply:

· Valid Driver’s License

· Firefighter Basic Operations (Firefighter II) from the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal Certification

· EMT-B Certification or EMT-P Certification

· High School Diploma

· Current CPAT with Ladder Endorsement

To Hire:

· Valid Firefighter Basic Operations (Firefighter II) from the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal Certification

· Illinois or Nationally Licensed EMT-P or PHRN at the time of conditional employment offer

· Current CPAT with Ladder Endorsement

Hiring Process:

· Submit all required documents

· Written Exam

· Commission Interview (Pass / Fail)

· Background Investigation

· Comprehensive Medical Examination

· Psychological Examination

Employment Disqualifiers:

· No felony convictions, probation, or supervision

· No illegal drug possession or use record

· Must pass a pre-employment medical exam, psychological exam, drug test, and background investigation

Preference Points: Preference points will be awarded as allowed by the Illinois Municipal Code Sec. 10-2.1-6.3. (h).

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