Firefighter Position

Homer Township Fire Protection District - Firefighter Paramedic

 

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Homer Township Fire Protection District - Firefighter Paramedic

FREE - test fee paid by agency

Last updated on June 03, 2026
PST Partner Agency since June 03, 2026

Vacancies: 3

Testing Deadline: June 26, 2026.

Community Information

Homer Township FPD covers approximately 22 square miles of a mix of rural and suburban areas.  We have some warehouses, basic store/business strip malls, single family subdivisions, rural large acre lots with no water supply and a small apartment complex.

We cover parts of the following communities: Homer Glen, Lockport, New Lenox and unincorporated Will County.

We serve a population of about 16,000 people

Department Information

Homer Twp FPD is governed by a 3 member Elected Board of Trustees.  The District employs a Chief, Deputy Chief, 3 Battalion Chiefs, Division Chief of Training, 9 Company Officers and 24 Fire Fighter/Paramedics and a Part-time Admin Assistant.

The members are affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4223.

The District has 3 fire stations.  Station 1 houses an Ambulance, Engine, Dive Squad, Battalion Chief and Admin staff

                                                         Station 2 houses an Ambulance, Engine and Brush unit

                                                          Station 3 houses an Ambulance and Engine

Calls for service 2025 - 2178       2026 as of May 31st - 922

We have a training facility located behind station 1

Area Information

County: Will
Population: 16,000
# of Staff: 40

Hiring Status

Homer Township Fire Protection District - Firefighter Paramedic has 3 vacancies.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is June 26, 2026.

We currently have 3 openings to fill immediately

Over the next few years, we will see some retirements that will need to be filled.

Based on the projected growth in the District, we may be able to add more positions in the future

Salary Information

Current starting pay is $88,036.  We have incentives for education such as FAE, Associates or Bachelors degree.  We offer stipends for being on specialty teams and all members are paid 144 hours for Holidays once a year.


Benefit Information

Shift personnel receive 9 kelly days/year and 1 personal day along with vacation and sick time.

Members receive health insurance and currently pay 12% of the premium for PPO plans and 8% for HMO plans

If members have insurance through other means, they can receive a one time pay out annually.

Required Documents

Document Description Example Files Required Preference Points
Drivers License Read Description
Upload a clear, readable copy of your current driver’s license (front, and back if needed). Make sure the name, photo, license number, and expiration date are visible.
None
CPAT Certification CPAT with ladder climb
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For Firefighter (FF) positions only: upload a copy of your Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate. The certificate must be valid (not expired) and clearly show your name and the test date.
None
Certifications/licenses Paramedic License
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Upload copies of any relevant professional certifications or licenses you hold (for example: EMT/Paramedic, nursing, law enforcement certificates, fire service certifications, or other job-related credentials). Make sure each document clearly shows your name, the type of certification or license, and the issue/expiration dates if applicable.
None
Paramedic Certification None

Homer Township Fire Protection District - Firefighter Paramedic Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Yes, required as described below

CPAT required within 18 months of your written exam. Please upload the certification to your PST account. 

Minimum Age 21
Maximum Age 35
Citizenship US Citizen
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Paramedic Certification Yes

Homer Township Fire Protection District - Firefighter Paramedic Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Potential Suspension of driver's license within past 2 years.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.

Contact Information

Homer Township Fire Protection District - Firefighter Paramedic

16050 S Cedar Rd
Lockport, IL 60491 Will County
8157155448

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
CPAT: Yes, required as described below