Job Information

UNIVERSITY PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
698 BURNHAM DR
UNIVERSITY PARK, ILLINOIS 60484
708-235-4821

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Updated: June 22, 2026

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

Salary Information:
$66,133.94

Benefit Information:
Starting Salary May 1, 2025 is $66,133.94 After first year $72,688.43 and Firefighters top out at $94,042.90, Illinois Pension Fund, 4 Vacation Days after 1 Year, Kelly day every 13 shifts, HMO/ PPO Health Insurance & Dental single and family, Vision Insurance & Longevity after 5 years of service.

Starting Salary May1, 2026 is $68,117.96. After the first year $74,869.09 and Firefighters top out at $96,864.19, Illinois Pension Fund, 4 Vacation Days after 1 Year, Kelly day every 13th shift, HMO/PPO Health & Dental for single and family, Vision Insurance, & Longevity after 5 years of service.

Department Overview:
Since 1967, the University Park Fire Department has been dedicated to serving the residents of the community and those who work and visit there. The Fire Department is made up of 24 career personnel.

Area Information:
University Park, Illinois Will and Cook County

Population:
7,145

Job Requirements

Age:
21

US Citizen:
Yes

High School Grad/GED:
Yes or GED or Proficiency Statement

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Corrected to a minimum of 20/20

College:
No

Academy Certifications:
Must be State of Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Certified Basic Operations Firefighter (formally Firefighter II) at time of hire

Prior Experience:

Necessary Certifications:
Illinois State Fire Marshal Office Basic Operations Firefighter (formely IL OSFM FIrefighter II) Must be certified as an EMT-Paramedic by the state of Illinois at the time of hire, CPAT at time of hire

Additional Requirements:
Applicants must have attained their 21st Birthday at application. Applicants must be under the age of 35 at the date of testing and at such time as the final eligibility register is posted unless exempt by State Statue 65 IL5/10-2.1 which provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a full-time firefighter in a regularly constituted fire department of any municipality or fire protection district located in Illinois. Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character.

CPAT at time of hire

Hiring Process:

Step 1:Fillout Application found at www.university-park-il.com and Bring filled out application and all documentation of certification to 44 Towncenter Dr. University Park.
Step 2: Pass the NTN examination with a score of 70 or higher.
Step 3: Complete an background investigation and oral interview with the University Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
Step 4: Pass a Polygragh, psychological assessment, medical screening, and drug screening. (Details to schedule appointments will be provided to candidates from the University Park Fire and Police Commision)

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