Firefighter/Paramedic Testing

1 day ago

DeKalb, IL, United States City of DeKalb, IL Full time
Salary : $80,715.00 - $117,551.00 Annually
Location : DeKalb, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00255
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 09/09/2025
Closing Date: 1/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary
EXTENDED DEADLINE TO APPLY & TEST
The City of DeKalb is accepting applications and testing for Firefighter/Paramedic to establish an eligibility list and fill immediate openings Please click to view the recruitment brochure and application instructions.

Minimum Qualifications
The process and the minimum qualifications are dictated by the Board of Fire & Police Commissioner's Rules and Regulations and are detailed in the recruitment brochure.

For consideration the following documents must be submitted with your online application:
  • At least 21 years of age, but less than 35 years of age unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners ActProof of birthdate is required.
  • Copy of State of Illinois (IDPH) Paramedic License (EMT-P) or letter from instructor. Please Note: The EMT-P requirement may be satisfied by a letter issued by an accredited EMT-P training and certification program indicating that at the time of application, the applicant is a student in good standing, with tuition paid in full, who is expected to graduate the EMT-P program with a grade of at least 80%, within the next 3 months. Applicants must have EMT-P status at time of hire, to be eligible for hiring. (attach to application)
  • Valid Driver's License (attach to application)
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (attach to application)
  • No felony convictions and or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act.
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification conducted by a licensed agency within twelve (12) months prior to the conditional offer of employment.
  • State of Illinois (IDPH) Paramedic License (EMT-P).
  • Must pass psychological and medical examinations.
Preference points given for the following:
  • Basic Operations Firefighter (Firefighter II) Certification
  • Military experience
  • Currently meeting residency requirements

Supplemental Information
Candidates must fill out an application with NTN AND the City of DeKalb:
  • The City of DeKalb Application can be found at: http://www.cityofdekalb.com/254/Employment
  • The NTN application and scheduling of the written exam can be found at: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Please select Firefighter Jobs and sign up for the City of DeKalb Exam.

SELECTION PROCESS

Upon completion of the written exam, all candidate scores will be forwarded to the City of DeKalb hiring officials. The cut-off score for the written examination will be based on the recommendation of the developer of the written examination and consistent with minimally qualified performance in the Firefighter/Paramedic position. The top twenty (20) candidates who achieved the highest passing scores will be invited to participate in the oral interview. If in the event the 20th place is a tie score, all candidates that achieve a 20th place tie score will advance to the oral interview. Those eligible to participate will receive an e-mail notification with the interview schedule.

The selection process includes submission of the applications, written exam, oral interview and background investigation. Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment.

Questions about the NTN testing process and/or written exam?

Please call: National Testing Network - 1 (855) 821-3761

Questions about the City application?

Please call: City of DeKalb, Human Resources Department - 1 (815) 748-2398

Written Exam Due:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Application Due:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Please click here to view the City's policy regarding the hiring of immediate family members of a current City employee, elected official, or appointed official prior to completing an application for employment.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, fire pension, deferred compensation plan with match, education bonus, clothing allowance, wellness reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness bonus. Paid time off including vacation in lieu of holidays, vacation, sick leave, Kelly days, bereavement leave and compensatory time.

To view more information regarding benefits, please view the
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What prompted you to apply for Firefighter/Paramedic position with the City of DeKalb?
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Have you applied and/or interviewed with the City of DeKalb? If so, for what position and when.
03

I understand this position has a residency requirement, based on the Map listed in the recruitment brochure, within 15 months of date of hire.
  • Yes
  • No

04

I understand that in order to participate in this recruitment, I must schedule and complete the written exam through the National Testing Network, Inc. by the deadline provided and instruct them to share results with the City of DeKalb.
  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have a valid driver's license? NOTE: You are required to attach documentation of your license to your application.
  • Yes
  • No

06

Which describes your highest level of education completed?
  • No High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

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This position requires the successful completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with Ladder Climb Certification to have been conducted by a licensed agency within 12 months prior to the conditional offer. Will you be able to provide? NOTE: If you currently have, please attach your certification to your application.
  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you possess certification as a Basic Operations Firefighter (Firefighter II) or Advanced Technician Firefighter (Firefighter III) by the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Office? NOTE: If so, please attach your certification to your application.
  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you possess the State of Illinois (IDPH) Paramedic License (EMT-P)? If no, please list the anticipated date of completion. Note: A copy of your certification or letter from instructor must be attached to your application.
  • Yes
  • No

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