Are you interested in a career in the fire service but don't know where to begin?

Here at Roberts Park Fire Protection District our employees are cross-trained in both fire and EMS, meaning that in addition to being certified as a Basic Operations Firefighter, employees must also possess an Illinois EMT-B or Illinois Paramedic license. To learn more about becoming a Firefighter in the State of Illinois, click here. 

Below is a list of local Paramedic Programs that will help Candidates achieve their Illinois Paramedic license. 

Advocate Christ Medical Center EMS Academy

5220 W 105th St

Oak Lawn, IL 60453 

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S 1st Avenue

Maywood, IL 60153

Riverside EMS System

350 N Wall Street

Kankakee, IL 60901

Silver Cross EMS System

1900 Silver Cross Blvd

New Lenox, IL 60451

South Cook County EMS System

16333 S Kilbourne Avenue

Oak Forest, IL 60452