Manhattan Fire District Hiring Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedics

MANHATTAN, IL — The Manhattan Fire Protection District is hiring full-time firefighter/paramedics, with an application deadline quickly approaching.

Application materials and information are available online. Applications are due by Tuesday, July 15 at 4 p.m.

Minimum requirements include:

• $35 non-refundable application fee
• United States citizen
• No felony convictions
• Must be 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at time of application, unless otherwise exempt by statute
• High School Diploma (or its equivalent);
• Valid Illinois or Indiana Driver’s License (must have the ability to obtain an Illinois Class-B non-CDL or Indiana equivalent by the end of the probationary period if an offer of employment is extended)
• Illinois Basic Operations Firefighter Certification issued from the Illinois OSFM OR Illinois Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Operations Certification issued from the Illinois OSFM (no other IL OSFM certifications will be accepted). NOTE: Current & Valid Illinois or National Certified Paramedics will have the ability to attain BOF certification during probationary period
• Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed Paramedic in good standing, at the time of application OR must be currently enrolled in an IDPH approved Paramedic program and successfully complete and become a certified paramedic during probation period. Note: as a condition of employment, all candidates must receive their paramedic’s license by the time they complete their probationary period.
• Valid CPAT certification with Ladder Climb at time of application deadline AND at time of conditional offer of employment (CPAT considered valid for 12 months from issue date)
• Residency required in the state of Illinois or Indiana

Find out about required documentation.

Candidates must attend a mandatory orientation and written examination that will be held on Wednesday, August 6. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for sign-in, please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID) and a #2 pencil. No late admittance.

The test will be held at Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd., Manhattan.

All phases of testing are mandatory. Anyone who does not successfully complete the application process, attend the orientation, the written exam, oral interview (scheduled after the exam), or any other portion of the testing process, will not be eligible for employment consideration at the Manhattan Fire Protection District.