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GURNEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
4580 OLD GRAND AVENUE
GURNEE, ILLINOIS 60031

https://www.gurnee.il.us/

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Updated: September 17, 2026

Gurnee Fire Department - Firefighter / Paramedic

The Gurnee Fire Department is testing for immediate vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter / Paramedic. Starting annual salary $87,146 with top annual salary $128,755.

For Department questions or to schedule a station tour, contact Deputy Chief David Douglass at 847-599-6600

Human Resources - chrisn@village.gurnee.il.us or 847-599-7500

Application & Testing Deadline October 13, 2026.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria to apply:

Ø Illinois Office of State Fire Marshall Basic Operations Firefighter certified, with proof of enrollment or active good standing in a paramedic program by date of hire

Ø Illinois Office of State Fire Marshall Basic Operations Firefighter certified & Licensed Paramedic

Ø Licensed Paramedic or currently enrolled in a paramedic program with expected licensure by date of hire

Other Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire

• Maximum age of 35 years of age at time of hire (unless otherwise exempt per state statute)

• Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class B non-CDL or equivalent within 6 months of hire (training provided by the Gurnee Fire Department)

• Provide a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card with Ladder Climb by December 1, 2026. Must have a date of issue between 12-1-2024 and 12-1-2026 to be valid.

• Successfully pass the FireTeam examination offered through the National Testing Network

• United States Citizen or Naturalized Citizen

• Application & Required Documents: Gurnee Fire Department Employment Application – complete and submit no later than October 13, 2026. Note: Candidate PHQ completed through NTN website does not meet this requirement. This is a separate application process.

• Examination: FireTeam National Exam – click link - select ‘Find Jobs’ then select Firefighter Jobs and sign up for the Gurnee Fire Department. Applicants must self-schedule; all testing costs are the responsibility of the candidate unless eligible for hardship fee waiver. Complete no later than October 13, 2026.

• Oral Interview: eligible candidate will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Preference points - maximum of 10 points:

v Veterans’ Points / Military Service with an Honorable Discharge: 5 points

v Education Points: up to 5 points:

o Associates Degree (fire service or emergency medical services): 2.5 points

o Bachelors Degree (any curriculum): an additional 2.5 points(5 points total)

Final Eligibility list candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully pass additional post-offer screenings.

Benefits

· Competitive pay

· Additional pay stipends for Advanced Tech Firefighter and Fire Apparatus Engineer certifications

· Educational and training reimbursement

· Excellent funded pension

· Great labor and management relationship

· Supplemental 457 retirement plan options and Section 115 Retirement Health Savings plan

· 120 hour holiday bonus in addition to salary

· Health insurance - BCBS Illinois PPO or BlueAccess HMO plan choices

· Rotating shifts of 24 hours on / 48 hours off

· Paid time off - up to 11 shifts upon hire (1^st year) and up to 17 shifts at the start of 2^nd year

· Visible tattoos permitted within Department Policy

· No residency or living radius requirement

About the Gurnee Fire Department

• Population served: 60,000 in 30 sq. mile radius

• Three (3) Fire Stations

• Sworn personnel: currently 60 – actively hiring to fill additional positions

• Daily minimum staffing of 15 members

• Apparatus: 4 Engines, 6 Ambulances, 1 Ladder Truck, 1 Heavy Rescue Squad

• 8,000+ calls per year

Completion of the FireTeam National Examination and / or Gurnee Fire Department Employment Application is not a guarantee of eligibility to continue in the process. Candidates may be disqualified after completion of the test or submission of application for reasons including but not limited to not meeting minimum position qualifications; incomplete application or examination requirements; not meeting minimum passing standards for the NTN examination; or other disqualifying factors related to Firefighter / Paramedic candidacy or employment. The department may pass over a candidate in lieu of an alternate candidate with license/certification that would better serve the needs of the department.

The Village of Gurnee / Gurnee Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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