Minimum age is
20 years old on the date of the written examination. (born on or before June
18, 1991)
Maximum age is
34 years old (unless previously employed as a Springfield Firefighter) on the
date of the written examination (born on after June 18, 1976); 20 years to 34
years of age at time of written examination (unless meets one of the
exemptions listed under 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1.6)
Birth
Certificate
High School
Diploma, GED (General Education Diploma), or Official High School Transcript
that shows a
Valid driver’s
license and must be able to obtain an Illinois Drivers License
Vision
correctable to 20/20 with no color blindness
The seven phases of the exam include:
Written
Examination
Oral
Assessment
Oral
Interview with Fire Chief
Candidate
Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Background
Investigation
Psychological Screening
Medical
Examination and Drug Screening
Also:
You must not
have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by
statute.
