Firefighter

Village of Bellwood

c/o COPS and FIRE Testing Service

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.copsandfiretesting.com

Phone:

• 847-310-2677

Application Deadline:

• 10/07/26
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $57,028.30

  • Completed 1 Year: $81,297.07
  • Completed 2 Years: $85,360.51
  • Completed 3 Years: $89,456.17
  • Completed 4 Years: $101,621.35
  • Completed 20 Years: $104,161.88

Sworn:

• 25

Population:

• 20,000

Position Details

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Bellwood is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Firefighter.

Testing is being conducted to establish an eligibility list for anticipated hiring needs.

Applications will be limited to the first 150 purchased.

Applications will no longer be available once 150 applications have been purchased.

The Fire Department is a member of Division 20 Mutual Aid Pact, which includes 17 neighboring communities. The pact is a member of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System that covers Illinois.

The Village of Bellwood offers residents and visitors an excellent infrastructure, a low crime rate, and easy access via highways, streets, and public transportation to one of the nation’s most thriving metropolitan areas.  Among its many other attributes, this close-knit community has a long tradition of collaborating and networking to develop and execute special events, programs, and initiatives that make Bellwood a great place just outside of Chicago.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 10/7/26 – 2:00 PM or once 150 have been purchased

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by 4:00 PM

Please Note: This is not a postmarked by date 

All applications must be returned to the office of:

COPS and FIRE Testing Service

ATTN: Bellwood FD

1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160

Schaumburg, IL 60173

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Age Requirement: Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (10/7/26) and must be under the age of 35 years on 10/24/26 and when final eligibility register is posted unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10 – 2. 1-6 which provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a certified full-time firefighter in a regularly constituted fire department or fire protection district located in the State of Illinois.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Residence:  Employees must reside in the State of Illinois.
• CPAT Card - NOTE: CPAT Card is not needed to take the written examination; candidates MUST possess a valid CPAT Card at time of conditional offer of employment.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Bellwood Fire Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Check-In: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM (doors close at 8:30 AM)

Orientation – 8:30 AM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

Village of Bellwood Fire Department

3200 Washington Boulevard

Bellwood, IL

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Bellwood, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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