As a Northbrook Firefighter/Paramedic, you will serve a vibrant community that includes residential neighborhoods, thriving commercial districts, and major business centers. The Village is home to prominent shopping destinations such as Northbrook Court, Willow Festival, Village Square, and numerous neighborhood retail centers. Northbrook also serves as the corporate headquarters for companies including Crate & Barrel and is a key transportation corridor, with the Edens Expressway (I-94), Tri-State Tollway (I-294), Edens Spur and Metra rail service connecting residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the region. These commercial, corporate, and transportation assets increase Northbrook's daytime population from approximately 35,000 residents to nearly 100,000 people, creating a dynamic environment where firefighter/paramedics respond to a diverse range of fire, rescue, emergency medical, and public service calls while making a meaningful impact every day. In addition to serving 35,000 residents, the fire department also serves 7,000 rural district residents over 16.5 square miles. 

The Northbrook Fire Department is committed to protecting the lives, property, and well-being of the Northbrook community through professional emergency response, fire prevention, public education, and advanced emergency medical services. Operating from three strategically located fire stations, the Department is staffed by 76 sworn personnel who provide emergency response to residents, businesses, and visitors. Responding to approximately 8,100 calls for service each year, firefighter paramedics handle a wide variety of incidents including fires, medical emergencies, vehicle crashes, technical rescues, hazardous materials incidents, underwater rescue and recovery, and public service calls. Supported by the Fire Prevention Bureau and administrative staff, the Department emphasizes teamwork, continuous training, and operational excellence while maintaining an ISO Class 1 rating—an achievement earned by only 1% of fire departments nationwide. Through strong community partnerships and a commitment to innovation, professionalism, and compassionate service, the Northbrook Fire Department proudly serves the community with excellence every day.

Protects life and property by performing fire fighting emergency aid, basic and advanced life support, and fire prevention duties. Maintains Fire Department apparatus, equipment and facilities in condition for immediate and effective use.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs fire fighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, applying water and chemicals onto fires, climbing ladders to gain access of upper levels of buildings and creating openings in buildings for ventilation.
• Protects property from damage by applying salvage covers to protect from water and smoke damage, setting up smoke ejectors to remove smoke from buildings and applying deodorants to remove the odor of smoke.
• Responds to emergency medical calls and treats persons with serious medical problems with the appropriate use of drugs, intravenous therapy, respiratory therapy, and other treatment under the direction of hospital medical personnel via contact with telemetry equipment and transfers to neighboring hospitals for further treatment.
• Maintains Fire Department apparatus, tools and equipment to ensure such equipment is in the proper condition for immediate and effective use.
• Participates in drills and attends continuing education classes in subjects such as hydraulics, pump operations, emergency medical techniques, fire fighting techniques, hazardous materials, and equipment and apparatus operations to ensure optimum readiness to respond to emergency conditions.
• Inspects structures for fire hazards and compliance with Village fire ordinances.
• Cleans and maintains fire station equipment facilities and adjacent grounds including living quarters and apparatus bays.
• Educates the public in Fire Department operations by conducting fire station tours.

Northbrook Fire Department - Firefighter Paramedic has 2 vacancies.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is September 01, 2026.

The Village of Northbrook Fire Department currently has two (2) vacancies. Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2026 to be considered for the current selection process.

Starting salary: 

• Firefighter: $82,806.4992
• Paramedic at time of hire: $90,070.1228

Full range of Firefighter Paramedic position is $90,070.1228 - $131,833.3997.

• Rotating 24 hour schedule, 24 on/ 48 off
• Paid time off benefits:
  • Vacation - 6 duty shifts per year and increases based on years of service as outlined in the CBA.
  • Sick - ½ duty shift per month of continuous service
  • Holiday time - 9 duty shifts in comp time or paid at a straight time rate
  • PL - 5 duty shifts per year
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Village funded Life Insurance up to 1.5x salary
• Deferred Savings Program (457(b))
• Robust Training Program
• Article 4 Fire Pension
• Opportunities for career development
• Uniform allowance for 50% of cost of standard issue starting second year of employment
• Eligible to receive physical wellness incentive of $800/ year
• IAFF Union-Read the current CBA for more information and for full salary ranges.