Crime & Safety
New Lenox, IL Fire District Hiring Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics
New Lenox, IL – A Will County fire protection district is recruiting full time firefighters and emergency medical personnel, offering a starting salary of $79,488, comprehensive benefits and immediate
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-06T10:14:54.258Z
New Lenox, IL – A Will County fire protection district is recruiting full time firefighters and emergency medical personnel, offering a starting salary of $79,488, comprehensive benefits and immediate openings for qualified applicants.
According to the New Lenox Fire Protection District, applications and testing registration are open for firefighter/paramedic and EMT qualified candidates, with a deadline of Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.
The opportunity could interest applicants throughout Will County and the southwest Chicago suburbs seeking careers in emergency services.
Starting Salary and Benefits The district's recruitment announcement lists a 2027 starting salary of $79,488, with additional compensation opportunities and benefits.
Benefits include paid vacation, sick and personal leave, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and longevity pay.
The district also advertises college tuition assistance, educational incentives and additional insurance options.
Who Can Apply? Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Illinois residents and generally between 21 and 35 years old at the time of a conditional employment offer, unless a statutory exemption applies.
Candidates must hold an Illinois Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter certification.
Applicants must also hold a valid Illinois paramedic license or meet the district's eligibility requirements for paramedic training or certification.
The district says qualifying EMT applicants may apply but must obtain paramedic licensure within 18 months of employment.
A valid Candidate Physical Ability Test certification, including the ladder climb, is also required.
December 4 Testing Deadline The district says testing can be completed virtually, with multiple testing opportunities and dates available.
Candidates who will turn 21 during the eligibility list's effective period may also qualify to test.
Interested applicants can review requirements and register at:
https://tinyurl.com/NLFPD2026testing
The application and testing deadline is Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 .
Applicants should review the official recruitment materials before registering to confirm all eligibility requirements.