Career guide · Illinois
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in Illinois
17 active openings· pay $51k–$80k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against EMS Physical Readiness Assessment standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free EMT / Paramedic readiness assessmentIllinois EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most Illinois departments expect from emt / paramedic candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓AEMT or Paramedic cert (if req.)
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓NREMT card / State EMS license
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment fitness standards
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:30 | 14:00 |
| Functional Lift (Patient Weight) | 125 lbs | 165 lbs |
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Open emt / paramedic jobs in Illinois
17 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
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Department of the Air Force · Peoria, Illinois, IL
SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (TITLE 5)
Department of the Air Force · Peoria, Illinois, IL
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Department of the Navy · Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Illinois, IL
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Securitas · Mount Carmel, IL
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Metro Paramedic Services , Inc. · Montgomery, IL
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Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. · Flossmoor, IL
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Carle Health · Champaign, IL
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