The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The Fire Apprentice Candidate position is a civilian employee assigned to the Peoria Fire Department. Fire Apprentices are not commissioned firefighters as outlined in Chapter 11 of the City of Peoria Municipal Code. Apprentices shall not be assigned any responsibility that requires authority as a commissioned firefighter.

The Fire Apprentice program is an initiative to provide a career pathway for teenagers and young adults. This program is not intended to be a direct source of recruitment for future firefighters, but rather provides young men and women an inside look into the career of fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. Fire Apprentices will supplement the pool of qualified candidates, upon successful completion of the State of Illinois mandates as identified in the Firefighter Hiring Act also known as Public Act 097-0251.Fire Apprentices will be members reflecting the demographical diversity of the community between the ages of 18 and 25 upon hire. The Fire Apprentice candidate will be a part-time employee of the City of Peoria. The Fire Apprentice will perform various fire service-related duties and training. The associated duties and training will consist of an integrated collaborative process utilizing both internal and external components.

Must be a resident of the City of Peoria. Must be a High School graduate or have attained a general education development certificate. Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment but not over the age of 25. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s license, with a “Class D” qualification. Must have a cumulative High School grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Must be enrolled a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester at an accredited college or university upon appointment as a Fire Apprentice.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed in a normal office environment relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.