Please Enable Javascript to Continue. We apologize for any inconvenience.
WOOD DALE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 589 N WOOD DALE ROAD WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS 60191 630-214-9671
Apply Now >
Bookmark: http://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/fullJobDetails.cfm?agencyjobid=2716&jobid=2&agentid=1455
Updated: January 30, 2026
www.wdfd.org
Recruitment link here
Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic
Candidates are required to complete and submit the NTN FireTeam exam, PSSA and
the PHQ/Application by the application deadline of March 2nd, 2026.
Salary Information: $85,006 - $117,875 (estimated after 3 years)
Benefit Information:
o Time off covered by the department for classes that are Fire Department Related
o 40 hours/year of School Time for classes that are Non-Fire Department Related, including college courses
Department Overview: The Wood Dale Fire Protection District employs 26 full-time sworn personnel and one full-time Administrative Assistant. We have 1 Fire Chief, 1 Deputy Chief, 3 Battalion Chiefs, 3 Lieutenants, and 18 firefighters covering 3 shifts working 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty. The Fire District operates out of two firehouses and answers approximately 2,500 calls for service each year, with 70% of our calls being EMS-related. We are a proud member of MABAS Division 12, and equally proud of our ISO Class 2/2Y rating. Being a smaller department allows our members to be more involved in the day-to-day operations. Our members are encouraged and empowered to have extra duties beyond being a Firefighter/Paramedic. We are an all-hazard department that embraces a culture that encourages training and personal & professional development. Our comprehensive training program assures that our members stay proficient at their current positions, while also being prepared for future promotions. We are part of a training cooperative that includes 3 neighboring departments, which allows us to conduct monthly auto-aid drills. This training model has proven effective on emergency scenes, with seamless multi-jurisdictional operations. Over 80% of our members are active on a specialty team, which includes Technical Rescue, Water Rescue, Hazardous Materials, or Fire Investigation Task Force.
Area Information: The Wood Dale Fire Protection District covers approximately 6 square miles in northeast DuPage County near O’Hare International Airport. Our Fire District is comprised of a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial. Most of our area is single family residential with a commercial corridor that runs through the center of town. We cover 10 residential high-rises with the tallest being 16 stories, and one upscale assisted living facility. The north side of our district is mostly industrial and adjoins a large Cook County industrial park. We also cover portions of the I-390 Expressway and a large unincorporated area. This gives our department a well-rounded call volume, without the repeat locations requiring a high volume of calls.
Population:
· 15,000- Residential
· 35,000- Daytime
Job Requirements
Age: 21-35 years of age at time of hire, unless otherwise exempt by statute
Citizenship Required: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Issued Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Able to meet standard set forth in NFPA 1582
College: Not required, but may qualify for preference points
Criminal Record: No felony convictions
Academy Certification: IL OSFM Firefighter II or IL OSFM BOF
Paramedic Certification: National Registry or IDPH Paramedic license by time of hire
Prior Experience: Not required, but may qualify for preference points
Required Documentation:
o COPY of U.S County/State-Issued Birth Record
o COPY of VALID U.S. Passport
o COPY of Naturalization Papers
o Hospital-issued birth certificates are not accepted
o If currently in Paramedic School, then a letter from Lead Instructor indicating expected graduation date is needed.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification by a licensed agency within twelve (12) months prior to a conditional offer of employment.
Hiring Process: Candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully pass post-offer screenings including but not limited to 1) an FBI Fingerprinting Check, 2) a Background Investigation, 3) a Psychological Exam, and 4) an Oral Interview with the Fire Commission. After completing these, the next step in the hiring process is to complete an In-depth Pre-Employment Medical Exam.
Preference Points:Eligible Candidates can submit Preference Points in writing to the Board of Fire Commissioners (Forms 2B, 2C, and Candidate Affidavit) within ten (10) days of the Initial Eligibility List being posted. After ten (10) days, the Final Eligibility List will be posted.
o 1 Point for each year of Full-Time Experience
o 0.5 Points for each year of Part-Time or Paid on Call Experience
o Must be a Paramedic in Good Standing with Northwest Community EMS System (NWCEMSS), with an attached Letter of Good Standing from NWCEMSS.
o 5 Points for a bachelor’s degree in a related field
o 2.5 Points for a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field
o 2.5 Points for an associate degree in a related fiel
o Copy of degree, diploma, or official transcript must be provided at the time of points request
Contact Info:
Deputy Chief Christopher Steines
Office: 630-214-9671
Email: csteines@wdfd.org
