FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC

FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC - KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT (6 Immediate Openings)

STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: $75,074.53

BENEFITS:

• Will send qualified individuals to Basic Operations Fire Academy if hired
• Residency incentives
• Education incentives up to $3,420.00
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Post Retirement Health Care Plan with city contribution

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age at time of hire and under age 35 (Unless meets other criteria denoted in 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.)
• U.S. cltizen or permanent resident
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Operations Firefighter/Certified Paramedic or Certified Paramedic
• CPAT at time of hire

IMPORTANT DATES & LOCATIONS
Orientation and Test: August 8 or 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM 

Please select the date that you would like to attend on the application

Location: 385 E. Oak St. Kankakee IL 60901

Application Window: July 21st, 2026-August 5th, 2026

FOR MORE INFO & HOW TO APPLY
Contact Chief LaRoche: (815) 933-0450
Visit: https://citykankakee-il.gov/personnelrelations.php