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COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 600 NORTH DEERPATH DRIVE VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS 60061 847-362-5511
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Updated: May 16, 2025
Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic
Salary Information:
Benefit Information:
Please complete the Fire TEAM, PSSA & PHQ by June 15, 2025 at 5:00pm CST to be considered for position.
Please read and complete all of the steps in the link: Additional Required Documents Upload the requested documents by the application deadline.
Department Overview
Countryside is a progressive Fire/Rescue agency that responds to over 5,200 calls for service annually from 2 stations. Our professional force of 46 full-time career Firemedics train to ensure readiness in firefighting, ALS EMS transport, technical rescue, water/dive rescue, hazardous materials, and disaster response. The District has been accredited by CPSE since 1998 and is an ISO class 2.
City/County/Area Information
The Countryside Fire Protection District covers 23 square miles in Lake County Illinois that includes portions of Vernon Hills, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Indian Creek, Kildeer, and unincorporated areas of Lake County with a combined EAV of $2 Billion.
Population
36,549
Job Requirements
Age: Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire and under thirty-five (35) years of age on the last date of submission of applications for original appointment unless otherwise provided by state or federal law.US Citizen: No-authorized to work in the United StatesHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid State Driver’s License: YesAbility to Read/Speak English: YesVision: Medical ExamCollege: Not required-Preference givenAcademy Certification: Preference givenPrior Experience: Preference givenNecessary Certifications: EMT Basic Certified at time of application, Valid CPAT with Ladder climb at time of hire.
