Paid-on-Call and Part-Time Day Shift Firefighters Needed!

 

RequirementS

  • Be at least 17 years old

  • No felony convictions

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Ability to learn firefighting skills and obtain the Basic Operations Firefighter certification within 2 years.

  • Paid-on-call members must reside within a 4 mile radius of either engine house. The engine houses are located at 3111 East B Street Rd, Belleville, IL 62221 and 1723 N Belt East, Belleville, IL 62221. Refer to the map below to help determine if you reside within the radius.

Benefits

  • Non-certified personnel paid $15 an hour.

  • Certified personnel paid $18 an hour.

  • Opportunities to attend excellent specialized training on a local, state, and federal level

Expectations

  • Personnel must respond to an average of 20% of calls for service OR work two week day shifts per month.

  • Personnel must attend an average of two trainings per month.

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Application & Membership Process

To join the department, you must complete a membership application provided here. Applications are also available at either fire house and can be picked up on Monday nights.

Application Process:

1.      Applications should be submitted to the Fire Chief or a designee. 

2.      A background check will be completed. (Criminal, DMV, Reference)

3.      An interview will be completed.

4.      A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a pre-employment physical.

5.      An applicant will be sworn in as a probationary firefighter.

Each step relies on successful completion of the previous step. Reach out to us contact@esvfd.org if you have questions about the process.


“The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen.”
— Gregory Widen, Backdraft (1991)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there a residency requirement?
    Paid-on-call members must live within a 4 mile radius of either engine house.

  • Are there age limitations?
    Yes. All members must be at least 17-years of age to join.

  • I don't have any experience. Can I still join?
    Yes! The department does not require prior firefighting experience. The fire department has in-house training every Monday and sends all personnel to obtain their Basic Operations Firefighter Certification.

  • Do you respond to medical calls?
    We are not a medical provider and do not respond as a primary responder for medical emergencies. We do assist our local EMS providers when requested.

  • I'm in the military. Can I still join?
    Yes. We have several military members on the department, and will grant a leave-of-absence for deployments and extended TDYs.

  • I'm busy on Monday nights. Can I still join?
    We require personnel to attend two training sessions per month. Please reach out if you are considering applying but are unable to attend regular training nights.

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