Wheeling Fire Department
Wheeling, IL 60090
Attn: c/o IOS Recruitment
Phone: 800-343-HIRE
Email: recruitment@iosolutions.com
Website: https://www.wheelingil.gov

Application Deadline: 5/9/25 @ 2:00 PM
Starting Salary (as of May 1, 2025):

Firefighter - $71,207
Firefighter/Paramedic - $85,093

Wheeling Fire Department Accepting Applications!

Application Deadline:

Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM

How to Apply:

Purchase and complete your application at https://iosolutions.com/product/wheeling-il-firefighter-job-application-3/
Submit all supporting documentation to I/O Solutions by hand or mail

Firefighter Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Age: 21 (as of the date of written examination)
Maximum Age: 35 (as of the date of written examination)
United States Citizen (native-born or naturalized at time of appointment)
High School Graduate (or GED)
Applicants for original appointment to the Fire Department must have an EMT-B (Basic) Certification at time of hire
Physically capable of performing the duties of a Firefighter/Paramedic
Visual acuity: 20/30 or corrected to 20/30 in each eye; must have color vision
Must possess valid CPAT/Ladder Climb card at time of application and at time of appointment. Card is considered valid if issued 12 months prior to taking the written exam
Must be legally eligible to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Illinois and must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s license at the time of hire

Orientation and Testing Information:

Candidates must attend the mandatory in-person written examination or virtual testing:

Virtual testing:

Week of June 2nd

Exact dates and times will be released closer to the exam week.

Sessions will only be offered during business hours (no weekend or weeknight options available).

In-person testing:

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sign-in begins at 8:00 AM, please arrive no later than 8:30 AM with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID) to sign-in. No walk-ins will be permitted at the written examination.

The test will be held at:

The Mutual Aid Box Alarm (MABAS) Illinois Readiness Center

233 W. Hintz Road

Wheeling, IL 60090

Any questions about location or application process should be directed to IO Solutions directly at:

800-343-HIRE

OR

recruitment@iosolutions.com

Please do not contact the facility.