Employment

Battalion Chief Position

The Glenside Fire Protection District is looking for a proven leader for the position of Battalion Chief.

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Full-Time Firefighter Position

Firefighters will be hired from the following list as vacancies occur.

Current Eligibility Roster

Full-Time Firefighter Position

The Glenside Fire Protection District is creating a new Firefighters Final Eligibility Roster and is looking to fill three open positions as soon as possible.

The application period is from July 26th through August 23rd 4:00 PM and can be accessed through the following link: 

https://iosolutions.com/product/glenside-fpd-firefighter-paramedic-job-application-3/

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Part-Time Firefighter Position

The Glenside Fire Protection District is hiring for the position of Part-Time Firefighter and Firefighter recruits.  
Please click the link below for information. 

Please complete the employment Application application link below and drop off in person.

Part-Time FF Job Posting 2024
Part-time Employment Application

Part-time requirements for Part-time Firefighter with the District:                                                                   

  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum age of 19 at time of application
  • Valid State of Illinois driver’s license Must have a valid Illinois CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test)
  • Must clear background investigation (criminal/personal)
  • State of Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-B or EMT-P license
  • Must illustrate a good health and fitness condition by means of a medical examination by a certified physician. This may be required at the applicant’s cost upon conditional job offer

Upon receiving conditional offer of employment, individuals must meet the following:

  • Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Firefighter Basic Operations Certification OR ability to enroll in a state certified program
  • Attend recruit training classes
  • Pass departmental SOG and recruit examination
  • Pass recruit practical examinations
  • Complete ride time requirements
  • Final review by the Fire Chief and staff
  • Complete EMS system requirements for system entry

Interested in being a Firefighter?

Want to know more about what you need to do and prepare for to become a firefighter? Click on the link below.

NIPSTA

NIPSTA offers a “how-to” workshop to participants interested in becoming employed in the fire service.
For more information, follow the link below:

Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA)

2300 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: 847-998-8090

Here are some other links to get your career started in the Fire Service.

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