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   Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Not younger than 20 years of age at the time of written exam.
  • Not older than 34 years of age at the time of written exam. Please see “Age Exemptions” in the informational packet.
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent
  • Ability to successfully pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) including Ladder Climb.
  • No felony convictions
  • Tattoo restrictions
  • Vision correctable to 20/40 with no monochromatic color blindness.

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To review the Springfield Firefighter Job Description: 
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   Salary

  • Probationary Firefighter – – 1st Year $57,239.60
  • Probationary Firefighter – 2nd Year $65,416.69
  • Probationary Firefighter – 3rd Year $73,593.77
  • Firefighter $81,770.86

   Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Personal days
  • Compensatory time
  • Uniforms
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Pension

City of Springfield

Address: 800 East Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217.789.2000
Fax: 217.789.2109
General Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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