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Dixon City Fire Department and Dixon Rural Fire Protection District

c/o C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

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Contact Information

Address:

Dixon City Fire Department and Dixon Rural Fire Protection District
Attn: c/o C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

Dixon, IL 61021

Phone:

  • 847-310-2677

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 01/18/23
  • @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

  • Starting: Competitive


Position Details

The Dixon City Fire Department and the Dixon Rural Fire Protection District are now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Firefighter.

Applicants will complete one application/test for both departments.

Testing is being conducted for an immediate need to hire and to establish an eligibility list for future hiring needs.

Located along the scenic Rock River in Northwestern Illinois, Dixon is a thriving community of almost 16,000, and serves as the county seat of Lee County.  At the hub of four major highways and one interstate, Dixon is the economic center of the county and an important focus for agriculture, industry, service, retail, recreation and residential growth.

The Dixon City Fire Department and Dixon Rural Fire Protection District and are an important part of our community providing fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention, emergency medical services and disaster preparedness.

Their mission is “to provide professional fire protection, quality emergency services, and life safety to meet the needs of our community.”  They take this mission very seriously, and they work diligently to deliver a superior level of service through tradition, innovation and honor to the citizens they are sworn to serve.  This department exists solely to improve the quality of life, health, and safety of their dear community.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 1/18/23 – 2:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 by 4:00 PM

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

ATTN: Dixon Fire

200 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201

Schaumburg, IL 60195

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
  • Age Requirement:  Applicants must have obtained their 20th birthday by the last date for filing applications (1/18/23) and 21 by time of hire and must be under the age of 35 years on day of testing 2/4/2023 unless exempt by State Statute 70 ILCS 705/16.06b or 65 IL 5/10 – 2. 1-6 which provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a certified full-time firefighter in a regularly constituted fire department of any municipality or fire protection district located in Illinois.
  • Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
  • Residence:  Dixon City Fire Department – Five (5) miles from the Dixon City limit within one (1) year of hire. Dixon Rural Fire Protection District – Five (5) driving miles to the Station 1 (1020 Palmyra Street, Dixon, IL) within 90 days of hire.
  • CPAT Card with Ladder Climb - NOTE: candidates must possess a valid CPAT Card with Ladder Climb at the time of hire – cards considered valid if issued within one year prior to time of hire.
  • EMT – B (Dixon City Only): Must have a current EMT-B at time of hire.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $23.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Dixon Fire Departments or City Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Registration starts at 8:30 AM

Orientation – 9:00 AM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

Dixon Fire Department

210 S. Hennepin Avenue

Dixon, IL

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Dixon and the Dixon Rural Fire Protection District, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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