Manhattan Fire Protection District Accepting Applications

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

How To Apply:

• Purchase and complete your online application at https://iosolutions.com/
• Submit all supporting documentation to I/O Solutions by hand or mail by the application deadline

Firefighter/Paramedic Minimum Requirements:

• $35 non-refundable application fee
• United States citizen
• No felony convictions
• Must be 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at time of application, unless otherwise exempt by statute
• High School Diploma (or its equivalent)
• Valid Illinois or Indiana Driver’s License (must have the ability to obtain an Illinois Class B non-CDL or Indiana equivalent by the end of the probationary period if an offer of employment is extended).
• Illinois Basic Operations Firefighter Certification issued from the Illinois OSFM OR Illinois Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Operations Certification issued from the Illinois OSFM (no other IL OSFM certifications will be accepted). NOTE: Current & Valid Illinois or National Certified Paramedics will have the ability to attain BOF certification during probationary period
• Illinois Department of Public Health Licensed Paramedic in good standing, at the time of application or must be currently enrolled in an IDPH approved Paramedic program and successfully complete and become a certified paramedic during probation period. Note: as a condition of employment, all candidates must receive their paramedic’s license by the time they complete their probationary period.
• Valid CPAT certification with Ladder Climb at time of application deadline AND at time of conditional offer of employment (CPAT considered valid for 12 months from issue date)
• Residency required in the state of Illinois or Indiana

Orientation & Testing Information:

Candidates must attend a mandatory orientation and written examination that will be held on
Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Doors will open at 8:30 AM for sign-in, please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID) and a #2 pencil. No late admittance!

The test will be held at:
Manhattan Junior High School
15414 W. Smith Rd. (intersection of Smith Rd. and Foxford Dr.)
Manhattan, IL 60442

Any questions about location or testing process should be directed to IO Solutions at (800)-343-HIRE or recruitment@iosolutions.com.