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Firefighter
Deadline: June 29, 2017
Job Description:
Minimum Requirements:
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$35 non-refundable application processing fee
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United States citizen
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Must be 21 years of age, and under 35 years of age at time of application, or as otherwise exempt by statute
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid driver’s license
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Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Basic license at the time of application. EMT-B must also be current at time of conditional offer
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Illinois Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter Certificate – must be issued from the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
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Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Approved Ladder Climb Card(s) issued no more than 365 days prior to the date of the written exam. Valid if dated 7/29/2016 – 7/29/2017). Must also be valid at time of appointment.
Required documentation due 6/29/17:
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Confirmed online application
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Consent and release form (2 pages)
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Copy of high school diploma (or GED)
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Copy of valid driver’s license
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Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship: can include: county/state-issued birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization papers
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Copy of valid CPAT and ladder climb. Must be dated 7/29/2016 – 7/29/2017
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Illinois EMT-Basic license (IDPH)
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Illinois Firefighter II/Basic Operations certification (OSFM)
Orientation and Written Exam:
Saturday, July 29, 2017 – Midwest Conference Center, 401 W. Lake Street, Northlake, IL 60164
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 8:30 a.m. with no admittance allowed once doors are closed. Must present photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID) to sign-in.
Application Process Information:
When you have completed the online application you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form(s) and gather required documents listed above for submission to IOS Recruitment by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on 6/29/17.
How to Apply: The full job description and application can be found HERE.
