Fire Information Packet
BFPC Rules and RegulationsIf you should have any questions, please contact Renee Morris by email or phone 708-714-3561.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of application unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in the Fire and Police Commissioners Act.
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens of the United States or otherwise eligible for examination pursuant to Section 10-2.1-6(a) of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6).
- Applicants must possess a high school education or its equivalent.
- Applicants must be licensed and certified as a paramedic by the Illinois Department of Public Health upon hire.
- Applicants must provide a CPAT + Ladder Climb Exercise Certificate dated no more than 18 months prior to the written exam date.
To Apply:
STEP 1:
Submit your online application here.
Please upload the following required documentation:
- A copy of your Driver’s License
- Birth Certificate
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Copy of current Paramedic License or documentation showing you are in the process of obtaining a License
- CPAT + (Ladder Climb Exercise) Certificate dated no more than 18 months prior to the written exam date.
STEP 2:
After submitting your application and uploading required documents, please complete both the written examination and the interview to receive your initial score and to be placed on the eligibility list. NTN - Candidate Portal
CPAT & LADDER CLIMB CERTIFICATES
If you need to obtain these certificates, we accept certifications from any vendor as long as they are certified to administer the test. The vendors below administer classes for these certificates. Please contact them directly for more information:
NIPSTA
2300 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: 847-998-8090 Ext 106
Email: CANTEST@nipsta.org
https://secure.rec1.com/IL/nipsta-il/catalog
Romeoville Fire Academy
349 S. Weber Rd.,
Romeoville, IL 60446
Phone: 815-372-4042
Email: cpat@romeoville.org
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) | Romeoville, IL