Our Mission
The City of Paris Fire Department’s mission is to protect the lives, property, and environment of all people within Paris by preventing the occurrence and minimizing the adverse effects of fires, accidents, and all other emergencies. This mission will be accomplished with firefighter pride, preparedness, and professionalism, focusing on quality, customer service, and continuous improvement and training.
Now Hiring
The Board of Fire and Police Commission for the City of Paris is updating its eligibility list for firefighters for the Paris Fire Department. Candidates interested in a fire services career should complete the application packet, or they are available at City Hall, 206 South Central Avenue, Paris, Illinois. Out-of-state residents are welcome to apply.
This challenging position is accompanied with an attractive benefit package that includes term life insurance, group health insurance, retirement, holiday, vacation time, sick days and personal days. Successful candidates must be 21 years of age prior to appointment and possess a valid Illinois driver’s license. In addition, successful candidates must pass a firefighter’s agility test, a written test, an oral interview, a background check, a physcial examination and a psychological examination.
Deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 p.m. October 2, 2026, in care of Cathy Hess, City Hall, 206 South Central
Avenue, Paris, IL, 61944.
Testing begins at 8:00am on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Allen Football Field located on Buena Vista St.
Equal Opportunity Employer