Firefighter
City Of Pekin
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Posted on Mar 19, 2025
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Firefighter
The Pekin Fire Department provides fire suppression, rescue, and Advanced Life Support emergency medical services, and is the lead department of the MABAS Division 42 Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Teams. The department also provides inspection, fire code enforcement, fire prevention, community education, and fire/arson investigation services.
The application period is April 1 - May 16, 2025, at 4 pm. Applications may be downloaded HERE or picked up in person from Jaimie Buckman, Fire and Police Commission secretary, at the Pekin Police Department located at 111 S. Capitol Street in Pekin.
The hiring process consists of a written exam, oral interview, and ladder climb which will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Pekin City Hall, located at 111 S. Capitol Street.
Applicants must possess following items to participate in the testing process:
- Must be 20 years of age to test, and at least 21 to be hired.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid driver's license at the time of test and at hire.
- Must have a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) card dated within the 12 months previous to test. Click HERE for more information on the CPAT test.
New hires will be required to complete a Fire Academy and to obtain a Paramedic license as mandatory conditions of employment. All training and school expenses are covered by the employer. If candidates already meet these requirements, they will not have to repeat the training or education.
Hiring preference points may be awarded based on the following items:
- Military or Education experience
- Experience as a full-time firefighter
- Residency in the City of Pekin, Illinois
- Possession of a valid Paramedic or PHRN license
- Possession of a valid EMT Basic or Advanced license
- Prior completion of a state-approved Fire Academy
Click HERE to download the application packet.