Fire Department -Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic
Date Posted: September 9, 2024
Job Function: Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic
Job Location: Cedar Lake Fire Department; 9430 W 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Compensation: This position has a maximum bi-weekly salary of $2,552.14. Benefits include health insurance with medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, participation in the Indiana Public Retirement System 1977 Police Officers’ & Firefighters’ Retirement Fund, and paid time off and vacation. The Town of Cedar Lake has an employee assistance program through Franciscan Health.
Job Summary: The Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department serves and protects over 14,000 citizens within a rapidly growing community. Department members are trained to respond to events involving hazardous materials, water rescue, and structural incidents. The department provides emergency medical and fire response, plan reviews, building inspections, public education, community outreach, and more.
Minimum Requirements:
- State of Indiana/Nationally Accredited Paramedic
- State of Indiana Firefighter I/II
- Valid State of Indiana Driver’s License
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to obtain a CPAT or equivalent certificate
Applicants must submit a resume and application, take a pre-employment drug screening, and pass a background check.
Applications:
Submit a resume and complete the application.
- Can be submitted online: Submit an application for employment.
- A fillable PDF is available here: Application for Employment.
- Email the completed application to jobs@cedarlakein.org
- Drop off your completed application at the Cedar Lake Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Ave.
- Pick up an application for employment at the Cedar Lake Town Hall, 7408 Constitution Ave.