Streator Fire Department

Firefighter Applicant Requirements:

All individuals interested in applying as a City of Streator Firefighter must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of application.

• Must be under 35 years of age at time of application, unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in 65ILCS Section 5/10-2.1-6.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED at the time of application

• Possess a current valid Driver's License at the time of application

• Must have the ability to understand the English language, written and spoken

• Must be of good moral character

• Must not be addicted to drugs or alcoholic beverages or may not have illegally used drugs and/or narcotics

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as specified in section 5/10-2.10-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act

• Any false statement made by an applicant for examination, any collusion in or regarding any false representation made in or relating to any certificate that may accompany the application shall be considered to be cause for removal of the candidate from any further consideration in the hiring process, and removal from the eligibility register.

  
  

Residency Requirement:

The Streator Fire Department does require firefighters to establish and maintain residency within 1.5 miles of the corporate limits of the City of Streator within the 12 months of probationary period.

Elements of the Firefighter Candidate Testing and Assessment Process:

Elements of the selection process include:

• Application Process

• Written examination

• Oral Interview

• A current CPAT Certification. See Application Documents for further details

• Background Check

• Polygraph and Psychological Assessments

• Medical Examination (NFPA Physical) 
  

Applicants will be processed through the following steps:

APPLICATION PROCESS

• All applications and required forms MUST be complete, legible, and returned to Streator Police Department: Records Department, 204 Bloomington St., Streator, Illinois 61364
  

PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING

• Candidates will be required to possess a CPAT Certification. This is a physical assessment tool for the candidate to demonstrate they are of physical fitness in performing essential firefighting duties.

• Candidates WITHOUT a CPAT Certification will be permitted to participate in the Application Process, Written Exam Process, and Interview Process and be placed on the Final Eligibility List.

• Candidates must have a current CPAT Certification issued at the time of being offered Pre-Employment Assessments. Certifications can be completed through agencies such as NIPSTA, Central Illinois Fire Chiefs CPAT, MABA Division 24 or the Naperville FD CPAT Program. Candidates must contact these agencies to schedule their test.

• The cost of the CPAT Certification is at the candidate's expense.

• Candidates can include their CPAT Certification in their Application Packet or provide it before any offer of Pre-Employment Assessments.

• See the included CPAT criteria.
  

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

• Candidates advancing to the written exam, will be contacted by a representative from the Streator Police and Fire Commission.

• Candidates advancing to the written exam will be required to complete an online written exam at the Streator City Hall.

• Candidates that achieve a score of 70% or greater will later be scheduled for an Oral Interview

• *The written test score will count as 65% of your final score.

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY LIST POSITION

• Candidates will be notified of their initial position on the Candidate Eligibility List without Preference Points, based on a numeric score in compliance with relevant Illinois statute and City of Streator, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Rules and Regulations.
  

ORAL INTERVIEWS

• Candidates advancing to an Oral Interview, will be contacted by a representative from the Streator Police and Fire Commission.

• Oral interviews will be conducted and scored, then Military and Educational points shall be applied. Candidates must achieve a score of 70% or greater on their Oral Interview.

• Military and Educational points shall be applied in accordance with paragraphs 10-2.1-8 and 10-2.1-9 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act. The preference points awarded under this Section are not cumulative. Military and Educational preference points of 5 points shall be applied to applicants described below:

  • Persons who have successfully obtained an Associate's Degree in the field of Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services, persons who have successfully obtained a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university,

  • Persons who have successfully obtained or received a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the Fire Cadet Training 2 Year Course

  • Persons who were engaged in the Military or Naval Service of the United States for a period of at least one year and who were honorably discharged there from or who are now or may hereafter be on inactive or reserve duty in such Military or Naval Service.

• No preference points will be added to any candidate's score, if that candidate fails to obtain a minimum passing score.

• **The oral interview score will count as 35% of your final score.
  

FINAL ELIGIBILITY LIST POSITION

• Candidates advancing will be placed on the Final Eligibility List.

• Candidates must understand the Final Eligibility List is a continuous evolving list, as the Police and Fire Commission continuously accepts applications and tests new candidates. Candidates must understand their position on the list will be subject to change as new candidates are added to the list.

• A Candidate will remain on the Final Eligibility List for a period of two years from the date of being placed on the list by the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, unless said list is depleted prior to the two-year anniversary or the candidate is disqualified from consideration. A Candidate WILL NOT be permitted to retest during the two year period. 
  

Background Investigation and Assessment Requirements:

• Background Investigation – Pass or Fail

• Polygraph – Pass or Fail

• Psychological Assessment – Pass or Fail

• Medical Examination – Pass or Fail 
  

Following appointment, a probationary Firefighter is required to satisfy other requirements, including, but not limited to:

• Successful completion and certification (as required) of successful completion of Basic Firefighting training, if not already certified. Basic Firefighting training is a 7 week academy, the candidate will be sent to an academy of the Streator Fire Department's choice. The candidate will be required to graduate and receive certificate from the State of Illinois.

• Successful completion of the Department's in-house training

• Successful completion of the twelve (12)-month probationary period

• Residency must be established and maintained within 1.5 miles of the corporate city limits of Streator, Illinois within the 12-month Probationary Period.

• Reimbursement for Firefighting training provided to the applicant is required on a pro-rated basis, if the applicant and/or employee leave the Streator Fire Department prior to completion of two full years of employment.