Arlington Heights, IL Fire Department – Firefighter

Job Description

Firefighter Minimum Requirements:

• $25 application fee.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• No felony conviction.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years old by date of written exam; maximum age of under 35 years unless the age limit is reached after being placed on Eligibility List (unless otherwise exempt).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must submit proof of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Approved Ladder Climb card from a licensed agency by the time of written examination. Cards must be dated no earlier than November 8, 2023.
  • Suggestions for a licensed CPAT/Approved Ladder Climb testing agencies*:
    • NIPSTA – Glenview, IL – nipsta.org; 847.998.8090
    • SUFD – Darien, IL – sufd.org; 630.910.2216
    • Naperville Fire Department – naperville.il.us/cpat

*alternative testing agencies will also be accepted.

• Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes and free from color blindness.
• Pass a comprehensive pre-employment screening process to include: background investigation, polygraph, psychological and medical examination with drug testing.