Litchfield, IL Firefighter Job Application

Description

Litchfield Fire Department

Firefighter Job Application 

The application deadline is Friday, February 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM

The starting salary is $53,969.44

Minimum Requirements:

• $25.00 non refundable application fee
• U.S. Citizenship
• High school diploma/GED
• Valid Illinois driver’s license
• 20 years of age to under 35 years of age by date of hire, unless otherwise exempt by statute. The minimum age for appointment to the position of Firefighter is 21
• Pass a background investigation, medical examination, and psychological assessment 
• Current and valid IDPH EMT- B license at time of application; must have a valid and current Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Paramedic License at time of conditional job offer
• Must have proof of a valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certificate by date of application (valid if issued 2/5/2020- 2/5/2021)
• Residency within corporate limits of Litchfield within six (6) months of hire required

Required Documentation due Friday, February 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM (not accepted via email or fax):

• Online application (available after purchase)  
• Consent and release agreement (available after purchase)
• Copy of high school diploma or GED
• Copy of valid IL driver’s license
• Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship
• Copy of valid IDPH EMT- B License 
• Copy of CPAT and Ladder Climb certificate(s) valid if issued between 2/5/2020- 2/5/2021

Testing Information:

The Litchfield Fire Department will be offering in home testing to all eligible candidates early- March. Eligible candidates will receive an email with instructions on how to schedule and prepare for the exam. Additional information will be provided to those eligible to test.

Application Process Information:

Once you complete the online application, you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form(s) and gather the required documentation listed above for submission to IOS Recruitment by 2:00 p.m. on 2/5/2021 Application fees are non-refundable.