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Fire Captain - Lyons

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About Us: At Paramedic Services of Illinois, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality emergency medical care to our community.

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At Paramedic Services of Illinois, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality emergency medical care to our community. Our company culture is centered around the belief that every individual deserves prompt and professional medical attention delivered with empathy and respect.

The Captain serves as a line officer responsible for directing fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue operations, and other emergency responses. The Captain acts as a shift supervisor overseeing personnel, ensuring operational readiness of equipment and apparatus, enforcing departmental policies, and supporting the Fire Chief in administrative and operational functions.

  • Command emergency incidents when first-arriving officer until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.
  • Direct fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and hazardous materials response activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Incident Command System (ICS) protocols.
  • Coordinate with law enforcement and mutual aid partners.
  • Supervise firefighters, paramedics assigned to the shift.
  • Conduct daily briefings, assign duties, and ensure staffing readiness.
  • Mentor and evaluate personnel performance.
  • Address discipline issues in accordance with department and/or PSI policies
  • Coordinate and lead training drills and continuing education.
  • Ensure personnel maintain professional certifications.
  • Support implementation of new protocols, equipment training, and safety procedures.
  • Prepare incident reports and review documentation for accuracy.
  • Assist the Coordinator with scheduling, staffing coverage, and operational planning.
  • Support fire prevention initiatives, inspections, and public education programs.
  • Represent the department at community meetings or events when assigned.
  • Promote community risk reduction initiatives.
  • Enforce OSHA, NFPA, departmental & PSI safety standards.
  • Conduct post-incident critiques and safety reviews.
  • Ensure apparatus, equipment, and facilities are maintained and operational.
  • High School Diploma or GED (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Fire Science, EMS, or Public Administration).
  • Illinois EMT-B or Paramedic license, and ability to test into Loyola EMS system
  • Illinois Firefighter II or BOF certification.
  • Minimum 5 fire service experience.
  • Prior supervisory experience (Lieutenant or Acting Officer preferred).
  • Current/Valid Illinois Driver’s License of proper classification.
  • Successful completion of a professional and criminal background check.
  • Successfully pass pre-employment testing including a Fit for Duty Physical, Drug Screening, Agility and Lifting Evaluation.
  • Fire Officer I or II (preferred)
  • Illinois Fire Instructor I Certification
  • Incident Command System training (ICS 100/200/300).
  • Hazardous Materials Operations or Technician.
  • Competitive Pay - From $80,000 Annually
  • Paid Time Off/Sick time
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • 24/48-Hour Shifts
  • PPO Health & Dental Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Scheduled Performance Evaluations
  • Flexible Benefits Plan (FSA)
  • Short & Long Term Off-Duty Disability Insurance
  • Aflac Insurance
  • Service Award Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Switch Time Privileges
  • Selective Tuition Reimbursement
  • Reimbursement for State of Illinois EMS Relicensing Fee
  • Uniforms Provided
  • Retirement Award Program

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    Posted
    April 1, 2026
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    April 1, 2026
    Last seen
    April 25, 2026

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