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CLINTON, CITY OF 118 W WASHINGTON ST CLINTON, ILLINOIS 61727 217-935-9441
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Updated: September 03, 2025
CLINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT118 WEST WASHINGTON STREETCLINTON, ILLINOIS 61727217-935-3712The City of Clinton Fire & Police Commission is now accepting applications to create an eligibility list for the position of Driver/Engineer. Candidates are required to complete the NTN Fireteam exam & PSSA. All testing must be completed no later than October 31, 2025.Position Title: Driver/EngineerSalary Information: starting $51,318.70 advancing to $87,494.06 after 25 yearsBenefit Information: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Health Savings, Paid Time Off, Downstate Fire Pension Fund There will be an orientation Monday, October 13, 2025 at City Hall 118 W. Washington Street at 6 p.m. The orientation is not mandatory.
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Department Overview:
The Clinton Fire Department is a city department that contracts with the Clinton Fire Protection District for rural fire protection, and the Exelon/Clinton Nuclear Power Station for secondary fire protection. Clinton is located in DeWitt County, located in Central Illinois. We are centrally located between Chicago and St. Louis.
We operate out of one station that protects the city of Clinton and 70 square miles of primarily rural area with approximately 10,000 in population. Covered in the rural area are the villages of Lane and DeWitt, the Exelon/Clinton Nuclear Power Station, Weldon Springs State Park, Mascoutin State Park, and the majority of Clinton Lake (4900+ acres). We cover portions of US Highway 51, IL Rt. 10, and IL Rt. 54.
We provide Fire, Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, Fire Prevention/Safety Education, Basic Life Support - Non-Transport EMS, and First Responder - Non-Transport EMS Services to all communities we serve.
We provide automatic aid to Kenney, Wapella, and Maroa fire departments. We routinely provide Emergency Medical Services alongside DeWitt County EMS and Heyworth Ambulance. On occasion, we will work with Logan County Paramedic Association, Decatur Ambulance, and Arrow Ambulance.
Clinton Fire is a combination full-time/paid-on-call department. Three full-time employees provide 24/7 coverage at the fire station. Clinton Fire is currently set up for 1 Fire Chief, 2 Assistant Fire Chiefs, 2 Captains, 3 Lieutenants, 3 Full-Time Engineers, 17 Firefighters, 1 Probationary Firefighter, 4 Back Up/Reserve Engineers, and 2 Junior Firefighters. The Fire Department answers to the Commissioner of Public Health and Safety. The department roster can hold up to 42 members.
The three full-time employees are members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3069.
Age:Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of application and UNDER the age of 35, unless otherwise exempt by State Statute (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6); Citizenship Required:U.S. citizenshipHigh School Grad / GED:Must have obtained a high school diploma or high school equivalency/G.E.D.Driver's License:Must possess a valid driver's licenseAbility to Read/Speak English:Must have the ability to read and speak English Necessary Certifications :Possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health - (IDPH) (at time of application) Additional Requirements :Provide a valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test Card) with Ladder Climb (valid at the time of appointment) with an issue date within 12 months; Meet the requirements of a background check and pass medical and psychological testing prior to the time of hire;
