Fire Fighters And Paramedics Wanted For Hire In Oak Forest

Oak Forest IL

06 July, 2021

3:22 PM

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OAK FOREST, IL — The City of Oak Forest is currently hiring for firefighters and paramedics. The Oak Forest Fire Department said the part-time positions will provide 24-hour fire protection, paramedic service and emergency response to the residents and businesses of Oak Forest. The department responds to about 3,700 calls a year from two staffed stations, and is an active member of MABAS 24 in mutual/auto aid responses, according to the department. According to the city, the current hourly rate is $20, and those chosen would work 12 or 24-hour shifts. To be considered, applicants must have the following certifications/licenses, and attach the appropriate paperwork to the application: Illinois Certified Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter IIIllinois Licensed Paramedic.Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) qualification with ladder climb endorsement, within the last 12 months. Learn more and apply here. Stay Patched In! Check out the Events Calendar for what's going on in Oak ForestGet Patch real-time email alerts for the latest Oak Forest newsLike Oak Forest Patch on FacebookPatch Mobile: Get app for iPhone and Android