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Those interested in applying to the Rock Island Fire Department must:
The Fire Department holds testing as needed to produce an eligibility list for new appointments. Testing consists of an oral interview and written test. More information is listed in the Firefighter Testing Information Packet. The candidate will participate in 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 Firefighter IIs.
When the current eligibility list expires, applications will be taken by the Human Resources Department. Only online applications are accepted. To check for employment opportunities with the Rock Island Fire Department, please visit the employment page.
Fire Fighter Testing Information Packet
Candidate Physical Ability Test Informational Packet (16.3 Mb, 3 minute download)
YouTube Video of the CPAT Test
Contact the Human Resources department for scheduled dates of tests.
1313 Fifth Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 732-2800 (Non-Emergency)
Emergency: 911
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.