City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120
Website: www.cityofelgin.org
Phone: 847-931-6049
Email: bennett_t@cityofelgin.org
Population: 112,000+
Sworn: 135
Application Deadline: 5/10/24
Starting Salary: $81,031
The City of Elgin is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
The Elgin Fire Department has 135 sworn firefighters who provide a full range of coverage to 38.8 square miles and service a population of over 112,000 people. The coverage area includes the historic downtown area, two major medical facilities, two college campuses, multiple industrial and office parks, Grand Victoria Casino, a growing commercial segment, as well as single and multi-family homes. Services are also provided along main transportation routes that include sections of Interstate 90, routes 20, 31 and 25, the Randall Road corridor, the Northwest METRA rail line, and two major freight lines.
The City of Elgin offers exceptional opportunities that include cultural arts, entertainment and recreation that are unmatched by surrounding suburbs. Located 38 miles northwest of Chicago, we are proud of our diversity and culture. The growing City enjoys ready access to public transportation, diverse housing stock and a mix of commercial establishments. Residents and visitors enjoy a thriving cultural arts community, world-class parks, historical museums and over 100 places of worship.
For more information about the testing process go to:
www.cityofelgin.org/jobs