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Des Plaines Fire Department 

Starting Salary: $56,272

City Population: 60,000

Application Deadline: 2/20/09

Thank you for your interest in the City of Des Plaines. Please read this information carefully, paying particular attention to deadlines and required documents:

1. Visit www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com to complete the online application release forms for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Online applications are due no later than 12 noon on February 20, 2009.
    

2. Return signed release forms and requested documents (SEE CHECKLIST) to Public Safety Recruitment before 12 noon on Friday, February 20, 2009. Applications received after 12 noon on February 20, 2009 will not be accepted. Faxed release forms will not be accepted. Sending release forms and other required documents via traceable carrier is suggested to ensure timely delivery. Documents may also be delivered by hand to Public Safety Recruitment during business hours.
    

3. Attend Orientation and Written Exam on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Maine West High School, 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Bring your valid Driver's License or State ID to sign in. There will be NO ADMITTANCE after 8:45 a.m. Orientation will begin by 9 a.m. and the Written Exam will immediately follow.

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