Firefighter

Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, and Wilmette Fire Consortium is Accepting Applications!

Application Deadline:

Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 4:00 PM

How to Apply:

• Purchase and complete your application at https://iosolutions.com/
• Submit all supporting documentation to I/O Solutions by hand or mail
• Complete your application by Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Morton Grove Fire District Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED);
• 21 to under 35 years of age by date of written exam (September 26, 2020), unless otherwise exempt by state statute;
• U.S. Citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence and who produces evidence of intention to become a citizen of the U.S.;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Aerial Ladder Climb Exercise within a ONE YEAR PERIOD prior to the written examination
• Vision: 20/30 corrected, 20/100 uncorrected, able to identify/distinguish between red, green and yellow
• In order to complete the probationary period, candidates must have obtained Illinois State Basic Operations Firefighter Certification and Illinois EMT-Paramedic Certification. 

Niles Fire Department Minimum Requirements:

• $95 non-refundable application fee (one $95 fee will grant you access to all four departments);
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED);
• 21 to under 35 years of age by date of written exam (September 26, 2020), unless otherwise exempt by state statute;
• U.S. Citizen OR applied for citizenship, contemplating residing the in U.S.;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Aerial Ladder Climb Exercise within a ONE YEAR PERIOD prior to the time of hire
• Vision correctable to 20/20 and free from color blindness
• Residency: required within six months after completing one-year probation – boundary limits: Employees shall maintain their primary residence within the geographical area fifty (50) miles from the Administration Building within the boarder of the State of Illinois 

Park Ridge Fire Department Minimum Requirements:

• $95 non-refundable application fee (one $95 fee will grant you access to all four departments);
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED);
• 21 to under 35 years of age by date of written exam (September 26, 2020), unless otherwise exempt by state statute;
• No felony convictions;
• U.S. Citizen;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Current and Valid IDPH EMT-Paramedic license at time of application
• Correctable vision to 20/20 and free from color blindness
• Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Aerial Ladder Climb Exercise within a ONE YEAR PERIOD prior to the time of hire 

Wilmette Fire Department Minimum Requirements:

• $95 non-refundable application fee (one $95 fee will grant you access to all four departments);
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) PLUS ONE of the following:
• Sixty (60) hours of education from an accredited college or university;
• Two (2) years of military service;
• Illinois State Fire Marshall's Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter certification;
• Current EMT - Paramedic license from any state or national registration;
• 21 to under 35 years of age by date of written exam (September 26, 2020), unless otherwise exempt by state statute;
• United States citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Aerial Ladder Climb Exercise within a ONE YEAR PERIOD prior to the time of hire 

Testing Information:

Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on:

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. with a photo ID (driver's license, state ID, military ID) and CPAT card to sign-in. Testing location will be released to eligible candidates.

Any questions about location or application process should be directed to IO Solutions directly at:

800-343-HIRE

OR

recruitment@iosolutions.com