Firefighter / Paramedic

Company: City of Moline
Location: Moline
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

The City of Moline, Illinois

Application Deadline: Friday, May 26, 2023, 5 p.m.

No minimum licensing requirement to test or to be hired!

Salary and Benefits:

Salary Range: $53,790 - $90,978
No License Starting Pay: $53,790
EMT-Basic or RN pursuing Pre-Hospital RN (PHRN) Starting Pay: $56,790
EMT-Paramedic or PHRN Starting Pay: $59,790
Excellent Health Benefits and Pension
Uniform Allowance: $700/year

Education Assistance:

The City of Moline will enroll the employee in certified programs to obtain their Emergency Medical Technician - Basic license and Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic license or PHRN license and will cover the cost of the programs.
Employee must agree to stay with the City of Moline for 3 years. If employee leaves before 3 years, education assistance must be repaid on a pro-rated basis.

Probationary Period and Residency:

All new employees will serve a probationary period of not less than 1 year.
New employees not licensed as an Illinois EMT-Paramedic or PHRN will be required to become licensed as such within 2 years of hire.
All new employees must become certified as a Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter in the State of Illinois during their probationary period.
Must live within a 40-mile radius of 1630 8th Avenue in Moline within 6 months of successful completion of probationary period (includes Illinois and Iowa.)

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

Candidates are encouraged to present a valid CPAT card issued within 1 year prior to the date of the written examination. A valid CPAT card is required before an offer will be made.
A CPAT card can be obtained locally for FREE (see application packet for more information)
CPAT cards can also be obtained from accredited agencies nationwide. Facilities in Illinois include: NIPSTA (www.nipsta.org), National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com), MABAS 24 (www.mabas24.org), SUFD (email: CPAT @ sufd.org), and CIFCA (centralillinoisfirechiefs.com/Default.aspx).

Ladder Climb and Written Examination

Date: Friday June 2, 2023

8:00 a.m. Ladder Climb - Those who already have proof of successful completion of the ladder climb exercise at another certified CPAT testing facility do NOT need to attend this portion. The ladder climb will be conducted in the parking lot next to the Moline Police Department.

8:30 a.m. Written Examination

OR

@ Home Testing Written Examination

Dates: Monday, June 5, 2023 - Thursday, June 8, 2023
Candidates who elect this option will receive an email after the close of the application period with further information and instructions to register for available test dates/times.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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