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Become a Springfield Firefighter


  NOW HIRING!

The Springfield Fire Department is now accepting applications for candidates interested in becoming a firefighter. The deadline to apply to be eligible for this upcoming testing is Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. (CST). The first step in the process is to download the Information Packet and when you are ready, apply online by the deadline.


The Written Exam will be offered on two different dates, to best accommodate the applicants schedule. The Written Exam will take place on Thursday, January 5 and Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza located at 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway in Springfield. Once you have applied for the entry-level firefighter position, and your application has been accepted, you will receive an email from the City’s Human Resources Department requesting your test date preference.



Information Packet

Apply here

Get Notified

If you have questions about the application or testing process, please contact the City of Springfield’s Human Resources Office at  217.789.2446 or email  HumanResources@springfield.il.us.

   Information Session Recording

The City of Springfield and Springfield Fire Department hosted two information sessions that highlighted what to expect when going through the testing process and an opportunity ask questions. For those unable to attend, a recording of the Thursday, December 15 session is now available.


Watch the December 15 Information Session

View the Information Session Slide Presentation

   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.

To review the Springfield Fire Department Personal Appearance Policy:  
 Click Here

To review the Springfield Firefighter Job Description: 
 Click Here

   Salary

  • Probationary Firefighter – $54,882.40 (1st year)
  • Probationary Firefighter – $62,722.75 (2nd year)
  • Probationary Firefighter – $70,563.09 (3rd year)
  • Firefighter $78,403.43

   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

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