Part Time Firefighter

Those already certified as Basic Ops FF and EMT or Paramedic

Apprentice Firefighter

Those already an EMT or Paramedic who are not certified as a Basic Ops FF and need to attend a fire academy

Besides the requirements contains on the application, in order to bypass the apprentice process and be hired directly into part time status you must possess:

1. Certification from the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a Basic Operations Firefighter or Fire Fighter 2 with Hazardous Materials First Responder or Operations
2. Possess a current, valid license from the Illinois Department of Public Health as an EMT or Paramedic.
3. If not licensed as a paramedic, obtain paramedic licensure within 24 months of appointment.
4. If a licensed paramedic upon appointment or once licensed as a paramedic, obtain within 120 days and maintain for duration of employment approval to function within the Northwest Community EMS System.

Complete position descriptions as well as hiring policies and procedures of the PHFPD are available upon written request to the Fire Chief.

The apprentice program is a path to certification from the State Fire Marshal as a Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF).

In order for a person to be hired by the PHFD as a part time employee they must be certified as a BOF and an EMT or paramedic.

Persons selected for the apprentice program undertake training at a fire academy.

After afire academy graduation there is a one-week orientation to the PHFD. This process then qualifies a person to be hired as a part time employee. There is no reapplying; the process is automatic upon completion of the apprentice program.

Please read the entire four pages at the end of this application titled Supplemental Information for Apprentice Firefighter to ensure you understand what is required and your commitment.