We are hiring!

We are testing for Full-time employment!

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All Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements established by the Minooka Fire Protection District:

• At least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age, unless exempt as noted under state statute (65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.3) at time of application;
• No felony convictions (Note: Some misdemeanors will disqualify);
• Be a U.S. Citizen;
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Have a High school Diploma or GED equivalent;
• APPLICANT MUST POSSESS:
  • ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER II or BASIC OPERATIONS FIREFIGHTER with EMT-B License issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) at time of application

    NOTICE:  MUST BE A LICENSED PARAMEDIC AND AN ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER II OR BASIC OPERATIONS FIREFIGHTER AT DATE OF CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUCCESSFULLY TEST INTO THE EMS SYSTEM;

• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card with ladder certification is not required to apply; however, applicant must have a valid CPAT issued within 12 months immediately previous to a conditional offer of employment. (70 ILCS 705/16.06b(f).  Any costs associated with the CPAT and ladder certification will be at the expense of the applicant.
  • NOTICE: The Board of Fire Commissioners will require proof of subsequent CPAT with ladder certification prior to his or her appointment.  CPAT and Ladder certification must have been completed within one year previous to the date of conditional offer.

Preference Points will be awarded by the Minooka Fire Protection District for any one of the following:  1) Experience; 2) Veteran’s Status; 3) Education; 4) Residency; and 5) Additional Status. 

Submission of Application:  Applications MUST be submitted online by Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM (CST).  Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted.

Mandatory On-Line Written Exam Testing:  Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to participate in remote on-line written exam testing starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 through Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM.  The test will only be available during this time period.  Candidates will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer.  All candidates will receive an email approximately one week prior regarding their status in the process, along with further instructions for taking the on-line written exam. NOTE: Please be sure to check your email spam folder. Many email account providers automatically send our emails there in error (i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc.).  

• Birth Certificate;
• High School Diploma (or Transcripts) -OR- GED Equivalent Certificate;
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Current EMT-B or EMT-P license issued by the IDPH;
• OSFM Firefighter II (Basic) Certificate;
• CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card and Ladder Climb Certification, if applicable.

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