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Firefighter/Paramedic

COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS
Northbrook and Winnetka, Illinois


The Village of Northbrook and the Village of Winnetka are conducting a joint written examination on May 3, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy, 2300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, Illinois, to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Complete applications with all required documents will only be accepted at a mandatory orientation at Glenbrook North High School on April 12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Basic requirements:
High School Education or equivalent;
Valid driver's license;
21 years old at application date 4/12/03; and
Must pass all selection and training requirements.

Additional Requirements:

?Northbrook:
? U.S. citizen;
? Cooperation with background and security check required;
? Appointment to the eligibility list is based on written, physical ability, and verbal exams;
? Applicants must meet one of the following prerequisites:
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1) Associates Degree or 60 hours of equivalent credits or;
2) State of Illinois License as Paramedic (EMT-P) or;
3) Have both a State of Illinois Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) and a State of Illinois Firefighter II certification.
?Winnetka:
? Except as otherwise provided by law, under 35 years old at application date;
? U.S. citizen or must meet requirements of Illinois Human Rights Act for citizenship status;
? Vision correctable to 20/30, with normal peripheral vision and able to distinguish colors;
? Reside in Illinois upon employment.


Applications are available at the following locations:

Winnetka Village Hall
510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Northbrook Village Hall
1225 Cedar, Northbrook, IL 60062
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Winnetka Fire Department
428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Northbrook Fire Department
740 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

On-line: www.villageofwinnetka.org www.northbrook.il.us

Deadline for filing applications is April 12, 2003.

Winnetka Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Northbrook Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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