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Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District - Firefighter/ParamedicLast updated on June 24, 2026PST Partner Agency since February 20, 2026Full time members are part of the Bristol Kendall Professional Firefighters union, Local 5386 IAFF.Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US Read Description NoneCertifications/licenses Basic Operations Firefighter or Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Operations issued by the Illinois Office State Fire Marshal Certified due at time of conditional offer Read More NoneEMT Certification NoneParamedic Certification NoneFire Cadet Preference Five preference points will be awarded to applicants who have successfully completed 2 years of study in fire techniques or cadet training within a cadet program established under the rules of the Joint Labor and Management Committee (JLMC), as defined in Section 50 of the Fire Department Promotion Act. Proof on department letterhead with dates in program and signed by a Chief Officer. NoneExperience Preference Points Maximum of five preference points. Applicants currently employed by the Bristol Kendall Fire District as a part-time firefighter, may submit request for preference points. The part-time employee shall receive 0.5 points for every completed year of service as a part-time employee up to 5 points. Applicants employed as full-time firefighters by another fire protection district or municipality for at least 2 years, may be awarded up to 5 experience preference points. The candidate may receive 1 point for each complete year of full-time service. Proof on department letterhead with dates of employment and signed by a Chief Officer. NoneAdditional Preference Points Five preference points will be awarded to applicants who currently serve the Bristol Kendall Fire District as a civilian paramedic. Proof on department letterhead with dates of employment and signed by a Chief Officer. NoneBristol Kendall Fire Protection District - Firefighter/Paramedic RequirementsCategoryRequirementRequired at time of...TestHireWritten Examination Yes, requiredCandidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Yes, required as described belowSuccessful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test with Ladder Climb Certification valid within a year at time of conditional offer with any certified agency.PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 10 days of passing required exam(s)Minimum Age 21Maximum Age Maximum age to test is 35 unless previously employed by a fire protection district.High School Grad/ GED YesDriver's License Required YesFelony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Not normally, but can be reviewed depending on circumstance.Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language YesVision Requirements Correctable to 20/20College Requirement NoFirefighter 1 Certification YesParamedic Certification YesOther Residency must be 75 miles from Bristol Kendall FireCPATBristol Kendall Fire Protection District - Firefighter/Paramedic DisqualifiersThe following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.CategoryDisqualifierDrug Usage Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs.Criminal Activity Automatic Any adult felony conviction. Automatic Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.Contact InformationBristol Kendall Fire Protection District - Firefighter/Paramedic103 Beaver StreetYorkville, IL 60560 Kendall County630-553-6186#J-18808-Ljbffr

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