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Firefighter/Paramedic

  • Type:Fire and Public Safety
  • Salary/Pay Rate:See Job Posting
  • Posted Date:03/31/2026
  • Deadline to Apply:06/08/2026 5:00 PM

For more information about this job opportunity and to apply, please click HERE.

City of Crystal Lake Employment Application Deadline: 
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST 
 
National Testing Network Written Exam Deadline: 
Must be completed through the National Testing Network by 
Monday, June 8, 2026 5:00 p.m. CST.  www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

Score must be submitted to Crystal Lake via the National Testing Network by June 8, 2026 5:00 p.m. CST.
 
CPAT (must include Ladder Climb):  Must be dated between 6/8/25-6/8/26

CPAT testing dates fill up fast, so DO NOT DELAY scheduling your CPAT exam. Links for CPAT testing facilities are included in the advertisement.

Please call Director of Human Resources, Julie Meyer, at (815) 356-3653 or email jmeyer@crystallake.org if you have any questions.

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Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Crystal Lake. In order to better assist you, the City utilizes an online employment application system for all positions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Your application will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, marital status, or any other type of discrimination prohibited by law. All information contained in or connected with this application will be considered personal and confidential and used only in conjunction with your possible employment with the City of Crystal Lake.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or questions regarding the online process may be submitted here.