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Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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Minimum Requirements:

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license at the time of application; Valid Illinois driver’s license due at time of hire
  • Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, but not older than thirty-five (35) years of age by the date of the written exam except as otherwise provided by statute.
  • Attend and pass the written exam, orientation, and all phases of testing, which can include polygraph test, background investigation, psychological assessment, and functional physical evaluation
  • Must hold EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P license (nationally or IDPH licensed) at the time of application.  Must also be valid at the time of hire
  • Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise with one year period to the date of the written exam.
  • Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit and/or evidence of OSFM equivalent training or experience, acceptable to the Village of Palatine Fire and Police Commission
  • Must have primary residence in Illinois prior to appointment as a probationary firefighter
  • Applicant must have 20-40 vision

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Palatine Fire Department
Firefighter/Paramedic Job Application

Application deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Salary range for Firefighter/Paramedic in 2026: $77,503.00 – $127,728.00

Minimum Requirements: 

  • $35.00 non-refundable application fee
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license at time of application; Valid Illinois driver’s license due at time of hire 
  • Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, but not older than thirty-five (35) years of age by the date of the written exam except as otherwise provided by statute
  • Attend and pass the written exam, orientation, and all phases of testing which can include polygraph test, background investigation, psychological assessment, and a medical evaluation 
  • Must hold EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P license (IDPH licensed or National Registry) at time of application. Must also be valid at time of hire
  • Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise within one year period prior to the date of the written exam 
    • Applicants not currently in possession of these certifications can obtain them through the below organizations or any licensed agency.  Please click on the below for more information.
  • Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit and/or evidence of OSFM equivalent training or experience, acceptable to the Village of Palatine Fire and Police Commission 
  • Must have primary residence in Illinois upon appointment as a probationary firefighter 
  • Applicant must have at least 20-40 vision in both eyes with or without corrective lenses

Required documentation due 01/09/2026 at 2:00 p.m.:

  • Confirmed online application – available after purchase
  • Consent and release form (2 pages) – available after purchase
  • Copy of diploma (high school, GED, or college)
  • Copy of valid driver’s license
  • Proof of completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit (copy of official transcripts required) or equivalent OSFM Certifications (copy of certifications required)
    • Transcripts and/or OSFM certifications must add up to a total of at least 60 semester hours
  • Copy of valid IDPH or National EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P license
  • Copy of valid CPAT and ladder climb certification. Must be dated no earlier than February 7, 2025 (due at time of exam)

Testing Information:
Candidates must attend the mandatory examination on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Testing will be held at Harper College with sign-in to begin at 7:30 a.m. Additional details will be supplied to eligible candidates approximately one week before the exam.

Application Process Information:
When you have completed the online application, you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form(s) and gather the required documentation listed above for submission to IOS Recruitment by the application deadline. Failure to complete any portion of the application process will eliminate you from further consideration.  Please be sure to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements before purchasing the application. Refunds will not be issued for any reason.