Job Description
BROADVIEW, VILLAGE OF
2350 SOUTH 25TH AVENUE
BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS 60155
708-715-3441
Updated: February 18, 2025
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Position Title: Firefighter / Paramedic
Salary Information: Starting salary can be based on FULL TIME fire department experience:
Entry level - $59,013 - increases on 5/1/2025 to $66,514.53
FF/PM Lateral experience -
1-2 years of experience - $69,984.85 - increases on 5/1/2025-$78,880.98
2+ years of FULL TIME FF/PM experience - $76,213.56 - increases on 5/1/2025-$85,901.38
Benefit Information:
We will facilitate BOF certification to assist with out-of-state FF certification equivalency
13 Kelly days per year
5 Vacation days per year
11 Paid holidays (average range of $2,300-4,800 paid in November)
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Generous training class allotment
7-G opportunities
Illinois Fire Pension Fund
College tuition reimbursement
All candidates must complete PHQ
Close Date: March 31, 2025
Department Overview
The department is comprised of (25) career fire personnel. Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, (3) Captains, (3) Lieutenants and FF/PM's. Some are assigned to the Haz Mat team, Technical Rescue and Arson team. The department averages 3500 emergency runs per year. (6) minimum is the daily shift staffing. The engine is responds auto-aid to neighboring departments like Maywood, Hillside, North Riverside and Bellwood.
Additional Preference Points given for Proviso Township residency (proof of the last 12 months), BOF, Paramedic
2024 Pierce Rescue Pumper in service 12/24 - Osage Ambulance to be delivered 2025
Immediate hires.
City/County/Area Information
Broadview, Illinois. Cook County
Population
7,900
Job Requirements
Age: 21
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
College: Not Required
Prior Experience: Not required, Starting salary can be based on full-time Firefighter/Paramedic experience
Academy Certification: Must be certified as an EMT-Paramedic at time of hire. (Should be enrolled in Paramedic school with a letter from your program director at time of exam).
Necessary Certifications: Must be age 21 & licensed paramedic at time of hire. CPAT card with ladder certification valid within six (6) months of hire date
Additional Requirements: Submit proof of full time Firefighter Paramedic experience if applicable. Out of state full time firefighters will be sent to the fire academy, then will receive experienced based salary increase accordingly. Military DD214 (if applicable)
Hiring Process:
Pass the NTN examination with a score of 70 or higher.
Complete a virtual oral interview through NTN
Pass a thorough background investigation
Pass a psychological assessment, medical screening, and drug screening. (Details to schedule appointments will be provided to candidates from the Village of Broadview Board of Fire and Police Commissioners)
Successfully complete the Illinois Firefighter Basic Operations Course if applicable
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 59,013.00 85,901.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Shift work,