Applications are open for the Bloomington Fire Department are open now until January 4th. 2026. We have recently signed a contract that includes a new 24/72 shift schedule. Please see the link below for all hiring details.
Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic | City of Bloomington, Illinois
The Bloomington Fire Department is organized and operates under a paramilitary model, with a unified chain of command and clear delegation of authority. The department’s authorized strength is 123 sworn personnel, consisting of one Fire Chief, three Deputy Chiefs (Operations, Administration/EMS, and Training), four Battalion Chiefs, two Assistant Training Officers, one Public Information Officer, 24 Captains, 28 Engineers, and 60 Firefighters or Firefighter/Paramedics. Among these ranks, six members also serve as Fire Investigators while maintaining their primary rank. Non-sworn positions within the department include an Office Manager, an EMS Billing Manager, two Support Staff, a Data Analyst, and a Maintenance Coordinator, who support the department’s administrative, operational, and technical functions.
Operational personnel work 24-hour shifts followed by 72 hours off. In 2024, the Bloomington Fire Department responded to over 14,000 calls for service out of 5 active fire stations.
Daily operational staffing includes:
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- 6 Fire Companies
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- 4 ALS Ambulances
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- 1 Battalion Chief
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- 1 EMS Supervisor
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- 1 ARFF Vehicle
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The Administration, Training Division, Public Information Officer, and all support staff work a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
“The mission of the Bloomington Fire Department is to make our community stronger, safer, and more resilient through exceptional emergency response and superior service.”
“The vision of the Bloomington Fire Department is to be the premier Fire Department committed to excellence, innovation, and progress.”
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