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PEORIA CITY OF 419 FULTON STREET ROOM 202 PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61602 309-494-8578 http://www.peoriagov.org
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Updated: May 07, 2025
Position Title: Firefighter
Peoria Fire Department is hiring for the position of Firefighter. Candidates are required to complete NTN's FireTEAM exam and CPAT by Friday, June 27, 2025 to be considered for this hiring process.
You will also need to complete an application. You can go to the website www.peoriagov.org and go to the Employment section and look for Firefigher Testing; have an application mailed to you or come to the Human Resources Department in City Hall, 419 Fulton Street, Room 200 to get a paper application and one can be emailed to you. Copies of your driver's license, high school diploma or high school transcript or GED certification, certified birth certificate and CPAT card are required to be in the eligilbilty pool You can submit the CPAT card at a later date, but all documents must submitted by the deadline of June 6, 2025. You can attach the documents to your application or email them to Debra Bush at dbush@peoriagov.org or fax to 309-494-8587 or bring to the Human Resources Department.
Salary Information: $62,157.29
Benefit Information: Medical, Dental, Pension, Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement for Fire Science courses toward a degree, vacation, sick and personal leave, and other benefits.
The City of Peoria offers the opportunity to get your CPAT card. The information is shown below:
CPAT card must be valid within one (1) year of the Written Examination (07/19/25). You must pass the CPAT examination, submit a completed application and the required documents and take the written examination to be in the Firefighter Eligibility Pool.
Fees:
$150.00 (Cash Only) for non- residents of the City of Peoria
No Charge for City of Peoria residents (Must have a proof of residency such as a valid State of Illinois driver’s license or Illinois I.D. card, to be provided at the time of the test.)
- There is no fee to participate in the Orientation Sessions.
- There is no fee to participate in Open Gym Sessions.
- There is no fee to participate in the Practice Test Sessions. If you pass the CPAT Test in the Practice Test Sessions, you can pay the $150 (Cash Only) fee to obtain your CPAT card or no charge for residents.
- You will be able to satisfy the State requirement to perform a ladder card at the time of your CPAT card certification.
All CPAT Sessions will be held at:
901 W. Lake, Peoria, IL 61604
Please contact the Fire Training Academy at 309-494-8721 to schedule an appointment.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Thursday, April 17, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Thursday, April 24, 2025
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Thursday, May 1, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Thursday, May 8, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Thursday, May 15, 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Thursday, May 22, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Thursday, May 29, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact the Fire Training Academy at 309-494-8721 to schedule appointment.
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, June 27, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MORE TESTING INFORMATION
Friday, 4/04/25 Orientation to Applicants – (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Fire Training Academy, 7130 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61615
(Not Mandatory)
Saturday, 4/05/25 Orientation to Applicants – (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
WRITTEN EXAM (Mandatory) (Held in person at the site listed below.) – This testing period there will be three (3) days offered to take the written examination in person. You can only attend one examination date of your choice. You must contact the National Testing Network (NTN) by visiting the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website to schedule your test. NO ONE ADMITTED AFTER 6:00 pm or 9:00 am or without registering to take the examination! (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Thursday, 7/17/25 Written Exam – In-Person - Fire Training Academy – 6:00 p.m.
7130 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61615
Friday, 7/18/25 Written Exam – In-Person - Fire Training Academy – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 7/19/25 Written Exam – In Person - Fire Training Academy – 9:00 a.m.
You can also take the written examination online as shown below:
The City of Peoria offers full testing services for the position of Firefighter through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltesting network.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select (Firefighter) jobs and sign up for the City of Peoria. There is NO CHARGE to take the City of Peoria written examination!
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
1. Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. Also complete the Public Safety Assessments.
2. Review all information related to the City of Peoria, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
3. Review detailed information about the testing process.
4. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Peoria. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the City of Peoria's eligibility list. The City of Peoria will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
Candidates will be notified by email the score you received on the written examination.
Remember to fill out the application and return with copies all the required documents plus the CPAT card before the deadline of June 27, 2025. You can come in person or mail to Human Resources Department, 419 Fulton Street, Room 200, Peoria, IL 61602; email to dbush@peoriagov.org; or fax to 309-494-8587.
Age:Minimum age at the time of hire is 21 years old. Maximum age at the time of application is 34 years old except: Applicants having previous full-time employment on an Illinois Fire Department or with an Illinois Fire Protection District; or applicants who have served the hiring department (as volunteer, paid-on-call, or part-time) for the five (5) years preceding the time the Department begins to use full-time firefighters.Citizenship Required:U.S. Citizenship; valid driver’s license; physical condition to perform the essential functions of the position and pass physical agility exam; no felony conviction.High School Grad / GED:Minimum: Graduation from High School or GED equivalent minimum to apply. Driver's License:YesAbility to Read/Speak English:YesCollege:Prefer applicants with Fire Science college courses or degree in Fire Science or related fieldNecessary Certifications:Emergency medical technician (EMT) certification preferred.RESIDENCY:Applicants need not be residents of the City to apply. If hired, must establish and maintain permanent Peoria City residency at the end of one-year probationary period for ten full years of service. Hiring Process:Posting of position - Monday, March 3, 2025
Deadline for applications (5:00 p.m.) - Friday, June 27, 2025 – You must complete an application and submit copies of all the required documents to participate in the testing process.
