Job Information

WAUKEGAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
1101 BELVIDERE
WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60085
847-625-6337

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Updated: May 08, 2026

Position Title: Firefighter/ Paramedic

Salary Information: $73,330 - $117,101 (We are currently in negotiations and salary will go up).

Benefit Information:

Competitive Pay
$1,300 Yearly Uniform Allowance
Longevity Pay
Regular Cost of Living Increases
13 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks of Vacation Earned in First Year/Top out at 6 Weeks
120 Hours Sick Leave Accrued Annually
Fully Equipped Fitness Facility at each fire station
Ability to Earn Overtime
Health, Dental, Life Insurance & Prescription, Vision, Hearing Care
Many Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Application Close Date: August 1, 2026

Department Contact
Matthew Burleson
Deputy Fire Chief
847-249-5410

Department Overview:

Incidents 12,000
Stations (5)
Staffing (123)
Divisions (EMS, Suppression, Training, Fire Prevention)
Positions (Firefighter, Medic) Additional (ARFF, Engineer)
Teams (Fire Investigator, TRT, Dive, Haz mat)
Starting Salary $73,330 (currently in negotiations)

City/County/Area Information: City Of Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois

Population: 90,000

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Color Vision adequate to identify red, green, and yellow
20/30 binocular each eye(corrected)/ 20/100 uncorrected unless corrected with soft contact lenses (successful long term use)
Peripheral vision 140 degrees or better
Case by case review: radial keratotomy, repaired retinal detachment, optic neuritis

Prior Experience:
Eligible for $25000 raise if eligible through our JATC committee

Necessary Certifications:
Valid Driver License

Hiring Process:

Must pass background
Medical examination
Have a valid CPAT within 6 months of hire

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