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Firefighter Paramedic

National Testing Network
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Position Title: Firefighter/ Paramedic

Salary Information: $73,330 - $117,101 (We are currently in negotiations and salary will go up).

Benefit Information: 

  • Competitive Pay
  • $1,300 Yearly Uniform Allowance 
  • Longevity Pay
  • Regular Cost of Living Increases 
  • 13 Paid Holidays 
  • 2 Weeks of Vacation Earned in First Year/Top out at 6 Weeks
  • 120 Hours Sick Leave Accrued Annually 
  • Fully Equipped Fitness Facility at each fire station
  • Ability to Earn Overtime
  • Health, Dental, Life Insurance & Prescription, Vision, Hearing Care
  • Many Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Application Close Date: August 1, 2026

Department Contact
Matthew Burleson
Deputy Fire Chief                    
847-249-5410

Department Overview: 

  • Incidents 12,000
  • Stations (5)
  • Staffing (123)
  • Divisions (EMS, Suppression, Training, Fire Prevention)
  • Positions (Firefighter, Medic) Additional (ARFF, Engineer)
  • Teams (Fire Investigator, TRT, Dive, Haz mat)
  • Starting Salary $73,330 (currently in negotiations)

City/County/Area Information: City Of Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois

Population: 90,000

Job Requirements


Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Color Vision adequate to identify red, green, and yellow
20/30 binocular each eye(corrected)/ 20/100 uncorrected unless corrected with soft contact lenses (successful long term use)
Peripheral vision 140 degrees or better
Case by case review: radial keratotomy, repaired retinal detachment, optic neuritis

Prior Experience:
Eligible for $25000 raise if eligible through our JATC committee 

Necessary Certifications:
Valid Driver License

Hiring Process:

  • Must pass background
  • Medical examination
  • Have a valid CPAT within 6 months of hire