PARAMEDIC

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PARAMEDIC

CHICAGO FIREDEPARTMENT

Bureau or Division Name (if applicable)

Number of Positions: 13

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $74,526

Note: This rate is effective 1/1/2026 per ratification and implementation of the contract

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 12/2/2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under general supervision, a Paramedic responds to calls for emergency medical assistance to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care. Treats sick and injured persons at fire and emergency scenes by assessing the nature and extent of illness or injury and following established protocols. Uses medical equipment and applies paramedical protocols to administer injections of medications and drugs, monitor cardiac patients and perform other required medical procedures. Prepares patients for transport to hospital facilities, placing them on a stretcher or other conveyance devices, lifting and carrying patients as required. Prepares patient care reports and other documents as required. Inspects and ensures that medical, electronic and communications equipment on an ambulance are in proper operating condition. Inspects the operational condition of ambulance and related apparatus and performs routine operator maintenance checks of ambulances. Inventories supplies on ambulance, inspects the condition and quality, and restocks supplies following each run or as required. Ensures safe operation while driving the ambulance and other vehicles to and from emergency scenes and hospitals. May participate in public education safety programs to educate the public concerning fire prevention and safety programs. Attends training classes and participates in company drills relating to paramedic protocols, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and extrication and related Emergency Medical Service (EMS) operations. Performs general maintenance and cleaning of Fire Department equipment and general housekeeping of firehouse facilities. Strictly employs universal precautions, proper barrier devices and routine hand washing in the prevention of disease transmission. Performs related duties as required

HIRING PROCESS:

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and attach appropriate required documentation to their application will be placed on a referral list in lottery order. As vacancies become available, applicants will be referred in lottery order to the Chicago Fire Department. Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen, medical examination, physical performance test and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Fire Department.

FIRE ACADEMY:

Paramedic candidates must successfully complete all requirements of the Fire Academy.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies

Days: Sunday - Saturday

Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE. CAREER SERVICE CAN BE OBTAINED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING A 9 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND YOU MUST MAINTAIN YOUR PARAMEDIC LICENSE FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: Applicants MUST ATTACH a copy of ALL APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

* A current, valid, State of Illinois certification as a licensed Paramedic/EMT-P or pending Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) License

* A current, valid, U.S. driver's license

Failure to attach these documents may result in an incomplete application and you may not be considered for this position.

NOTE: If you experience difficulty attaching your required documentation, please call the Help Desk at (312) 744-4976 between the hours of 8:30am (CST) and 4:30pm (CST), Monday through Friday. You can also e-mail your documents to fire-application@cityofchicago.org. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the required documentation is properly attached to the application by the close of the application period.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

CPFTA Preference NOTE: Qualified applicants that have successfully completed the Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy (CPFTA) will be granted preference for this position, providing the preference is not superseded by a collective bargaining agreement. To qualify for the preference, the applicant must otherwise qualify for the job and must be eligible for the position. In order to receive the CPFTA Graduate Preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a CPFTA graduate by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Did you complete the Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy (CPFTA) program and receive high school credit for your participation and do you want to be considered for this preference?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your successful completion of the CPFTA program. You must attach a copy of your high school transcripts that indicate your participation or the Certificate of Completion from the Chicago Police & Fire Training Academy. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for CPFTA Preference.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: The Eligibility List from the 2024 Paramedic posting will no longer be utilized to fill open positions. Applicants who have previously applied for this title, MUST apply again to this posting to be considered.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor