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VILLAGE OF HANOVER PARK
2121 LAKE STREET
HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS 60133
630-823-5662
https://www.hpil.org/201/Human-Resources

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Updated: March 26, 2025

Job Classification: Part-time Firefighter/EMT

The Village of Hanover Park Fire Department is accepting applications for Part-time Firefighter/EMT.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A VILLAGE OF HANOVER PARK JOB APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE FOUND HERE.

All candidates must also complete the FireTEAM exam in order to be considered for the job.

Salary Information: Salary Information: $22.17/hour for an EMT; $23.47/hour for a Paramedic

Contact Information:
Dan Nicholson
Battalion Chief
630-823-5806
dnicholson@hpil.org

Dawn Scott
Human Resources Generalist
630.823.5662
dscott@hpil.org

Department Overview:
OUR MISSION: To achieve excellence in fire prevention and emergency service by maintaining the highest standards in education, training and dedication and believing in the honor, sacrifice and duty of our calling so that we will provide the highest degree of safety and security to our community.

The Hanover Park Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of the Village of Hanover Park and surrounding unincorporated areas. The Hanover Park Fire Department was created on July 1, 2000 when the Village assumed control of the Hanover Park Fire Protection District, previously called the Ontarioville Fire Protection District.

The Fire Department is staffed by dedicated professionals available to respond to calls for service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Hanover Park Fire Department has an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 rating.

The Hanover Park Fire Department has a progressive training program. From the time a person is accepted into the ranks as a firefighter their training begins. Due to the wide array of emergencies we respond to, we require our firefighters to have knowledge and understanding of every aspect of the job of fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services.

City Information: Hanover Park is in both Cook and Dupage counties

Population: 40,000

Job Requirements

Age:
21 years of age, or at least 20 years of age with two years of college course work in Fire Science, or a related field. PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Need a valid license and the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver's license after being hired

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
20/20 with a corrective lens

Academy Certification:
No, candidates hired will be sent to the Romeosville Fire Academy if they don't have a BOF or FF II certification.

Prior Experience:
None needed

Necessary Certifications:
Must hold a license as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or be enrolled in an EMT course. Must be licensed EMT by the date of the preliminary eligibility list. Valid CPAT card with ladder climb: required on the date of a conditional job offer. The CPAT test cannot be more than 1 year old.

Hiring Process:

Successful passing score of written examination screening
Successful completion of phone interview
Submission of preference points
Successful completion of an interview
Acceptable reference checks
Background check/investigation passed
Pass a psychological evaluation
Pass a polygraph examination
Pass a physical and a drug screening

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