Employment Opportunities

Sworn Firefighter Opportunities

Career Firefighter/Paramedic
The Countryside Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners is responsible for establishing an eligibility list to fill potential full-time, career firefighter/paramedic openings. At this time, Countryside Fire Protection District is currently not accepting applications for the position of career firefighters. Please check back at a later date.

Part-Time, Paid-on-Premise Firefighter
Thank you for your interest in our Part-time Paid-on-Premise Firefighter Program (POP) with Countryside Fire Protection District. We are currently  accepting applications for the position of Part-time Paid-on-Premise Firefighter.  Further information on the application process and qualifications can be found on the application below.

-2020 POP Application (fillable)
NOTE:  We will only accept completed applications with all required documentation and CPAT card.

Additional questions regarding our Paid-on-Premise Program can be directed to Division Chief Ron Echtenacher at (847) 367-5511 ext. 102 or via email at rechtenacher@countrysidefire.com.

Civilian
There are no civilian openings at this time.

Part-Time Telecommunicator
Thank you for your interest in a Part-time Telecommunicator position with Countryside Fire Protection District.  If you are interested in a position, please drop off the completed application, a current resume, and other required documents as listed to Communications Director Ed Manke at VHPD located at 740 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills, IL 60061. We will then contact you after reviewing your application.  Further information on the application process and qualifications can be found on the application below.

-2019 PART-TIME TELECOMMUNICATOR APPLICATION