Job Openings

Firefighter Job Application

Starting Salary: $64,311 (0-12 months), $85,562 (12-24 months), plus any applicable incentives per the current CBA

Minimum Requirements:



$45 non-refundable application processing fee

United States citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Must be less than 35 years old by the date of written exam, unless otherwise exempt by state statute, and at least 21 years old by date of hire:

• High school diploma (or its equivalent)
• Valid driver’s license (must obtain a valid IL driver’s license at time of appointment)
• Uncorrected vision of 20/100 corrected to 20/30 binocular each eye. Must also be able to distinguish colors and shades
• IDPH EMT-Paramedic License required at time of conditional offer
• OSFM FFII/Basic Operations certification required at time of conditional offer
• Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card and approved Ladder Climb Card issued no more than 12 months prior to the date scheduled for the written exam
• Appointed candidates will be granted one (1) year to establish residency within a 65-mile geographic area beyond the District boundaries; U.S. citizenship AND a resident of the United States for a period of one (1) year prior to the date of the written examination
• Candidates who receive a passing score on the written exam will be permitted to advance to the oral assessment screening. The passing score will be in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/10-17/1

Upon receiving a conditional offer of hire, all candidates must have no felony convictions. Persons with a record of misdemeanor convictions may be disqualified from taking examinations as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/Article 10-1-7(c)f. Certain misdemeanor convictions may disqualify candidates for a position at the District. Must meet the requirements of an in-depth background investigation and pass a thorough physical evaluation prior to a conditional offer of employment

Required documentation due October 1, 2021 (documentation must be submitted via mail or hand delivery):

• Confirmed online application – available after purchase
• Consent and release form (2 pages) – available after purchase
• Copy of high school diploma or GED
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship or proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Copy of valid CPAT and ladder climb (valid if issued between 10/30/20 – 10/30/21) – due by date of written exam
• Copy of valid IDPH Paramedic License, if applicable
• Copy of OSFM Firefighter II/Basic Operations Certification, if applicable
• Copy of Military DD-214 (long form), if applicable
• Orientation and Written Exam:

Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for sign in, please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID).