Position Details
FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE TESTING
The Streator Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter!
The City of Streator is looking for dedicated Men and Women that want to make a difference in their community and serve the citizens of Streator.
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE:
Beginning Thursday, July 6, 2023 applications and application documents will be available online at:
www.ci.streator.il.us
Select Government, City Departments, Fire and Emergency Management
OR
At:
www.streatorfd.org
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IS:
Friday, July 21 2023
No later than 5:00 PM
All applications and required forms MUST be complete, legible, and returned to:
Streator Fire Department
108 N. Wasson Street
Streator, IL 61364
Mandatory Applicant Orientation Date:
There will be an orientation for all applicants on:
Saturday July 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Streator Fire Department
108 N. Wasson Street
Streator, IL 61364
Firefighter Testing Process Requirements:
The following is a summary description of the City of Streator Firefighter hiring process:
Testing is to be typically conducted every two years or as announced by the Board of Fire and Police Commission.
All individuals interested in applying as a City of Streator Firefighter must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 21 years of age by the day of the application.
- Must be under 35 years of age at time of application, unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in 65ILCS Section 5/10-2.1-6.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED at the time of application
- Possess a current valid Driver's License at the time of application
- Must have the ability to understand the English language, written and spoken
- Must be of good moral character
- Must not be addicted to drugs or alcoholic beverages or may not have illegally used drugs and/or narcotics
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as specified in section 5/10-2.10-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act
- Any false statement made by an applicant for examination, any collusion in or regarding any false representation made in or relating to any certificate that accompany the application shall be considered to be cause for removal of the candidate from any further consideration in the hiring process, and removal from the eligibility register.
Residency Requirement:
The Streator Fire Department does require firefighters to establish and maintain residency within 1.5 miles of the corporate limits of the City of Streator within the 12 months of probationary period.
Elements of the Firefighter Candidate Testing and Assessment Process:
Elements of the selection process include:
- Application Process
- Attending the Mandatory Orientation
- Written examination
- Oral Interview
- A current CPAT Certification. See Application Documents for further details
- Background Check
- Polygraph and Psychological Assessments
- Medical Examination (NFPA Physical)
For individuals interested in the above position, more information and Application Documents can be obtained at:
www.ci.streator.il.us
Select Government/City Departments/Fire Department
OR
www.streatorfd.org
Streator Fire Department
108 N. Wasson Street
Streator, IL 61364
Phone: 815-672-2266