EMT/Firefighter - North Boone Fire District #3
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service$18.00/hrPoplar Grove, ILAdded todayStill open, checked every night- Daily pay
- ACLS
- PALS
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $18 an hour. Open emergency medical technician jobs in Illinois post a median of $25.84 an hour, the middle half $24.20–$27.69, across 20 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Emergency medical technicians employed in Illinois earn a median of $20.32 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- Staying active: Renewals on or after January 1, 2023 must include a one-hour course on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
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About the job
Overview
Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Services, Inc. We contract with local municipalities to provide Emergency Medical Services, Rescue and/or Fire Services. Much of our proven success is attributable to the exceptional, compassionate customer service provided by our employees.
We are currently seeking a full-time EMT/Firefighter for our North Boone Fire District #3 contract.
The basic function of the EMT/Firefighter is to provide medical care and transportation for a patient at the EMT/Firefighter (EMT-B) level, within their scope of practice, as stipulated by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and/or EMS Commission of Illinois.
Qualifications
EMT/Firefighter Qualifications
- EMT License
- Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter Certification - Preferred
- 1 year experience - Preferred
- CPR Certified
- 21 Years of age
- Valid Illinois Driver's License
- ACLS (Metro will train)
- PALS (Metro will train)
- Successfully completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check
EMT/Firefighter Benefits
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Sign on Bonus Available
- Competitive Wages
- Ability to Receive on Demand Pay Before Pay Day
- 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance (short-term disability, critical illness, accidental & legal)
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Tuition Assistance
- Company Provided Training
- Referral Bonus Available
Wage
USD $18.00/Hr.
From Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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