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TOWN OF NORMAL 11 Uptown Circle NORMAL, ILLINOIS 61761 3094549675
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Updated: December 01, 2020
Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic
The Normal Fire Department is currently building an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. To be considered for this position candidates must complete a department application before Monday November 30th, 2020. The department application can be found here.
Candidates are also required to complete the Work Attitude Questionnaire and FireTEAM exam before the closing date of the exam, which is December 7th, 2020.
Salary Information: $58,602.96
Benefit Information: The Normal Fire Department offers a competitive benefits package, including generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; education assistance; and a robust wellness program. Full benefit information isavailable at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/normalil.
Department Contact: Shelley RoppHR Office Associate309-454-9518sropp@normal.org
Department Overview: At the Normal Fire Department, our personnel are our most valued resource. Our firefighters are running more calls and training for more hours on more subjects than ever before. From station tours and public education events, to fires and medical emergencies, our scope of service continues to expand, and our calling has become more rigorous than any other time in our history. We invest heavily in each member to achieve our ultimate goal of reaching the highest level of professionalism and being a leader among fire departments in the state of Illinois.
Our department mission statement embodies what it is that we do every day. We protect the lives and property of the citizens and visitors of the Town of Normal during all emergencies and disasters and we encourage our members to serve the community as role models both on and off-duty.
We encourage applicants interested in being a part of a high-achieving professional fire service team to join us on this journey!
Area Information: The Town of Normal's identity is strong and distinct, shaped by its history and unique local assets and by every member of the community. Normal is a progressive city defined by a culture of lifelong learning; agricultural roots; family-friendly neighborhoods; a wealth of arts and entertainment amenities; and a forward-thinking and sustainable approach to community development. The Town is committed to providing exceptional customer service, fiscal sustainability, and promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Community and workplace values at the Town of Normal – productivity, responsibility, integrity, dedication, and empathy – are core to performance and the services we deliver.
Population: Approximately 52,497
Age: Applicants must be less than 35 years of age on the close of the examination date but must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid ILLINOIS State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete a medical exam which includes the ISHIHARA test to determine the existence and extent of color deficiency, an essential element for completion of fire duties
College: Desirable but not required
Academy Certification: No
Prior Experience: No
Necessary Certifications: State of Illinois or National EMT-Paramedic license, or be enrolled in a Paramedic Training program on the close of the written examination date.
Additional Requirements: A candidate who receives a conditional offer of employment must provide proof at the time of conditional offer of a valid CPAT certification and Ladder Climbing Certification that was issued less than 12 months preceding the candidate’s offer of employment.
Hiring Process: The duration of the selection process is approximately four months from start to finish. This includes the initial employment application deadline to the posting of the final eligibility pool. Applicants not appointed to probationary status may re-apply for employment during any subsequent testing cycle.
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