The Elwood Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of Lieutenant.
Base Wage Salary: $110,000
Benefits: health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Article 4 pension
Applications must be picked up in-person at the Administrative Office at Elwood Fire Protection District at 309 West Mississippi St., Elwood, IL 60421, starting Monday June 1, 2026, between the hours of 7:00am – 3:00pm (CST) M-F.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Elwood Fire Protection District:
- Eligible to work in the United States;
- No felony convictions;
- Valid Illinois driver’s license (will be required proof of identification at all phases of testing);
- At least 21 years of age at time of hire AND must be UNDER 35 years of age on the application deadline date, June 15, 2026)
- Unless otherwise exempt by State or Federal law; Such maximum age limitation shall not apply in the case of 1) any person previously employed as a full-time firefighter in a regularly constituted fire department of (i) any municipality or fire protection district whose obligations were assumed by a municipality under Section 21 of the Fire Protection District Act, or (ii) a municipality whose obligations were taken over by a fire protection district, or 2) any person who has served the fire district as a regularly enrolled volunteer, paid-on-call, or part-time firefighter in statutorily allowed situations. Furthermore, to qualify for either of these exceptions set forth above, the applicant shall have been actively working as a firefighter within 2 years of the date of his/her application to this District. Proof of date of birth will be required at the time of application (References: 70 ILCS 705/16.06b; 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6);
- Attend mandatory in-person orientation on June 30, 2026, at 8:30 AM(CST) at Elwood Fire Protection District, 309 West Mississippi Street, IL 60421.
- Valid (issued with 12 months of application submittal date) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card with ladder certification at time of application and time of hire. Any cost associated with the CPAT and ladder certification will be at the expense of the applicant.
- Must be a certified Advanced Firefighter (or equivalent), Fire Apparatus Engineer, Vehicle Machinery Operations, and Hazardous Material Technician (or equivalent) through the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal at time of application
- Must have a valid paramedic certification issued through the State of Illinois Department of Public Health at time of application;
- Participate in an in person written examination on June 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM (CST). Doors will be locked after 9:00 AM.
- Participate in an in-person oral Board interview with the EFPD Board of Fire Commissioners.
- Must meet the requirements of a background check and pass a medical evaluation;
- Application deadline is June 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CST);
Preference Points will be awarded as determined by the Elwood Fire Protection District for the following:
- Military Veterans: Applicants who served in the United States military for at least 1 year and who were honorably discharged, or are now or have been members on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service, shall receive five (5) points. Proof of such service must include a copy of Military Form DD-214 (long form) as proof of active service and evidence of honorable discharge at time of application to qualify;
- Education: Applicants who have successfully obtained an Associate’s Degree in the field of fire service or emergency medical services, or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university may receive from zero (0) to five (5) preference points at the Board’s discretion. The Board reserves the right to award a greater number of preference points for job-related degrees than for non job-related degrees. A copy of a diploma or official transcript indicating “degree conferred” must be submitted at time of application to qualify;
- Additional Points: Applicants who have served as contract employees stationed at the Elwood Fire Protection District shall receive up to five (5) points for each such year of service. (1 point per year. Max is 5 points).
Submission of Application
- Applications MUST be submitted in person to the Administrative Office at the Elwood Fire Protection District located at 309 West Mississippi St., Elwood, IL 60421 by June 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CST);
- Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted.