Part-Time Experienced Firefighter

Village of Savoy; Savoy (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation center membership

Job summary

The Village of Savoy Fire Department is accepting applications for Part-Time Experienced positions in Savoy, IL. The role focuses on emergency response, training, and teamwork, with a schedule that supports 12-hour shifts and community service.

Strong candidates will meet the listed qualifications and readiness to contribute to public safety. Compensation starts at $16.00 per hour, commensurate with certifications, and the village offers free individual recreation center membership.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess, and subsequently maintain, a valid Illinois driver’s license
• Be a United States citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Successfully pass a criminal background investigation
• Successfully pass a medical evaluation (NFPA 1582 compliant)
• Successfully pass a physical ability/agility assessment
• Basic Operations Firefighter certification or Firefighter II certification with the ability to obtain Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Basic Operations Firefighter certification within 6 months of hire
• Three or more years of experience in a public, private, or federal fire department
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Village of Savoy Fire Department (SFD) is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Experienced positions. We are seeking motivated, dependable individuals committed to serving the community through emergency response, training, and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess, and subsequently maintain, a valid Illinois driver’s license
• Be a United States citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Successfully pass a criminal background investigation
• Successfully pass a medical evaluation (NFPA 1582 compliant)
• Successfully pass a physical ability/agility assessment
• Basic Operations Firefighter certification or Firefighter II certification with the ability to obtain Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Basic Operations Firefighter certification within 6 months of hire
• Three or more years of experience in a public, private, or federal fire department
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Service Vehicle Operator
• Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Hazardous Materials Operations
• Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic certification
• Availability to routinely work 12-hour day/night shifts

Compensation and Benefits

The rate of pay for this position starts at $16.00 per hour; rate commensurate with certifications. Additionally, the Village offers free individual membership to the Village’s Recreation Center.