- High school graduate or equivalent
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Good character and meeting all requirements of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and State of Illinois
- Must possess a Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Paramedic Certification at time employment is offered.
- Must obtain State of Illinois Firefighter II Certification within 18 months from date of employment.
The fire department provides a bi-annual test to establish an eligibility list for new appointments. The first stage of the testing consists of a physical agility test, which includes running 1.5 miles, climbing an aerial ladder 75', performing push-ups, sit-ups and other tasks. The next step is a written test, which if passed, grants the applicant an interview with the Fire and Police Commission. Preference points are given to Certified Illinois EMT-Paramedics and Certified Fire Fighter II's.
If there are firefighter openings, applications will be taken by the Personnel Department. Currently all applications are accepted on line only. We are no longer accepting any paper applications. To see if the Fire Department is currently testing click on Employment found above this page on the menu bar under the photos. This will take you to the Employment page. Click on City Job Search and Online Application and scroll to the bottom for current job openings. If the Fire Department is testing you will find the Firefighter posting. Simply click on the posting and then click apply.
Contact the City personnel office at (309) 732-2050 for scheduled dates of tests.
