Kankakee City Fire Department
Kankakee, IL
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
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