River Forest Fire Department
400 Park Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
Website: www.vrf.us/departments/Careers/Firefighter-Paramedic3.html
Phone: 708-714-3561
Application Deadline: 1/3/25 @ 4:00 PM
Starting Salary for Firefighter/Paramedics May 1, 2024:$74,413.29 + $ 6,786.24 (Paramedic Pay)
After 7 years (Top Pay): $111,249.04 + $ 6,786.24 (Paramedic Pay)
Starting Salary for Firefighter/Paramedics May 1, 2025:$76,831.72 + 7006.74 (Paramedic Pay)
After 7 years (Top Pay): $114,864.63 + 7006.74 (Paramedic Pay)
Starting Salary for Firefighter/Paramedics May 1, 2026:$79,328.75+ 7232.46 (Paramedic Pay)
After 7 years (Top Pay): $118,597.73 + 7232.46 (Paramedic Pay)
Eligibility List Testing for Firefighter/Paramedic
River Forest Fire Department
Important Dates:
MANDATORY Orientation for all applicants:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Check in time commences at 6:00 PM
Location:
Village Hall
400 Park Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
1st Floor Community Room
Written Examination:
Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Check in time commences at 8:00 AM
Location:
Village Hall
400 Park Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
1st Floor Community Room
Oral Interview:
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 starting at 6:00 PM
Details will be provided to applicants that successfully pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70%.