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HUNTLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The Huntley Fire Protection District in McHenry County, Illinois, has received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security. This grant aims to enhance the recruitment and retention of part-time emergency responders in McHenry County, Kane County, and surrounding areas, addressing a critical need identified by local fire departments and emergency medical services. Key areas served include Cary, Huntley, Rutland-Dundee, and Sugar Grove.
Firefighters operate with state-of-the-art equipment, supported by full-time staff in EMS, training, and mobile integrated health. The District also boasts several specialty teams, including Technical Rescues, Sonar, Hazardous Materials, and Fire Investigation, and is an active member of MABAS Division 5 and the Division 4/5 Lake and McHenry County Specialized Response Team. A strong emphasis is placed on providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Additionally, the Huntley Fire Protection District engages with the community through various initiatives, including slip, trip, and fall education, a Fire Cadet and Intern Program, and CPR instruction classes.
The Huntley Fire Protection District is on an endless mission to preserve lives and property in our community by providing services directed at the prevention of fires, accidents, and other emergencies while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Qualifications for the position of part-time firefighter paramedic include:
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A high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
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A valid driver’s license with at least a class B non-CDL rating or greater
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A current CPAT card
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A current CPR card
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A current certified EMT B license
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An Illinois Certified Fire Fighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter