Paramedic / Firefighter

Job overview

The Paramedic / Firefighter role is onsite in Elwood, IL, with compensation not specified in the feed. Paramedic Services of Illinois provides emergency medical care to its community and supports contracting communities through fire and rescue services. The role combines emergency medical response with firefighting and rescue work. It contributes to coordinated patient care and public safety through emergency response, documentation, equipment readiness, training, and community safety activities.

What you'll do

• Respond to emergency calls, assess patients, and provide treatment under established protocols
• safely move patients
• communicate with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and responders
• maintain records
• inspect and help maintain vehicles, equipment, supplies, and station
• respond to fire alarms
• operate firefighting and rescue equipment
• conduct search and rescue
• preserve evidence at fire scenes
• participate in training and public safety activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paramedic

firefighter

emergency medical care

fire suppression

rescue

24/48-hour shifts

elwood il

paramedic services of illinois

idph paramedic license

firefighter ii

$93,180+/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and sick time
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with district contribution and employer match
• holiday pay
• bereavement leave
• life and professional liability insurance
• flexible spending plan
• disability insurance
• tuition and EMS relicensing fee reimbursement
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires active IDPH Paramedic License, Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter Certification, and valid Illinois driver’s license of proper classification. Schedule includes 24/48-hour shifts. Pay starts at $93,180 annually; benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave.

About the employer

Paramedic Services of Illinois is hiring for this role. Industry: Fire Protection. Sector: 92.