Description
About the Department
The Geneva Fire Department is a forward-thinking, accredited department and an ISO Class 2 organization committed to high operational standards, continuous improvement, and comprehensive training that prepares every firefighter for the next steps in their career. Geneva provides an environment where firefighters can grow, excel, and make a meaningful impact within the organization and the community. This combination of professionalism, community support, and dedication to member development makes the Geneva Fire Department a highly desirable place to build a long and fulfilling fire service career.
Read more about the Geneva Fire Department on our website.
Member Benefits
- Competitive pay, generous time off and comprehensive benefits. Full details are available in the current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Geneva and IAFF Local 4287.
- Strong leadership and a supportive and team-oriented culture.
- Community support and investment in public safety, modern equipment, training, and development opportunities.
- Diverse incident responses, opportunities to participate in specialty teams and a structured career development path.
- Specialty assignments including: MABAS Division 13 Technical Rescue, Haz Mat, Fire Investigation, Water Rescue, Safety, Training, Public Education, and EMS Committees.
- Diverse incident responses, opportunities to participate in specialty teams, and a structured career development path.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Must be 21 years of age at time of application, and under 35 years of age at time of appointment, unless otherwise exempt by statute.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have a current State of Illinois Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter certification.
- Must be a certified EMT-Paramedic, Illinois Department of Public Health OR
- Be a certified EMT-Basic, Illinois Department of Public Health AND
- At time of hire, be enrolled and in good standing in the Southern Fox Valley EMS Paramedic certification program and complete field internship (ride time) requirements with the City of Geneva Fire Department.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Have completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within 12 months before the application deadline.
- Must pass written examination and oral interview.
- After conditional job offer, must pass a polygraph test, medical exam, psychological exam, drug screening, and an intensive background investigation.
- If hired and before completing probation, you must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of the City of Geneva. Residency must be obtained before the completion of his/her probationary period.
Supplemental Information
Application Process
The application deadline is Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Candidates must submit their documents and complete their examinations by the application deadline through the National Testing Network (NTN) . Oral interviews with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners are anticipated to be scheduled in February.
