Firefighter/Paramedic - Entry Level

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION

THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST

By order of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Written Exam*:

May 8, 2021 @ 9:00 AM

Deer Path School Cafeteria

95 West Deerpath

Lake Forest, IL 60045

*Multiple test times may be established on this date due to COVID-19.

Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 21 and not more than 34 years old by July 1, 2021.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• US citizen or qualified as a “protected individual” pursuant to 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B);
• Corrected vision to 20/25.
• By June 6, 2021, all applicants passing the written exam must have a valid CPAT card with Illinois Ladder Climb endorsement. 

Firefighters are required to become certified paramedics within the probationary period. Firefighters serve a minimum 12-month probationary period which may be extended until paramedic licensing has been achieved. 

Detailed information available at:

Lake Forest Fire Recruiting

After reading the orientation information:

Apply Online

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