The Schererville Fire Department is now hiring for the position of Firefighter EMT-B/Paramedic.

Requirements:

  • Be U.S. Citizen and have no felonies
  • Pass background check and drug test
  • Be between the age of 18-40 years old
  • HS Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must possess valid drivers license
  • Must possess Indiana Fire I/II & EMT-B
  • Hold a valid CPAT within the last 12 month at time of interview

Benefits:

  • 2025 Entry Level FF/EMT - $60,194.94
  • FF/Paramedic First Class - $77,623.00
  • Time off including vacation, personal, comp, STO days, and floating holidays.
  • Full workers compensation
  • Longevity pay after 3 years of service
  • Excellent vision, dental, health, Aflac
  • Indiana 1977 Police and Fire pension fund
  • $1,300 yearly uniform allowance after 1 year of service
  • Membership IAFF Local 4279
  • Paramedic school paid by Department

Civilian Paramedics will be sponsored through District 1 Fire Academy.

Lateral Hires: Firefighter/Paramedics are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due by February 7, 2025. Applications are available online only: https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/schererville.


Associated Documents

Firefighter EMT-B/Paramedic Hiring Flyer
  1. Firefighter EMT-B/Paramedic Hiring Flyer