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Probationary Firefighters

Northwest Fire Prot Dist

3407 S Belt W
Belleville, IL 62226
618-233-0235


Description
We are currently seeking highly motivated and dedicated individuals to provide a vital service to the fire district by becoming a volunteer firefighter. The Northwest Fire Protection District has been providing fire & rescue service sense 1946 and serves a population of approximately 9,000 residents. The District operates out of two fire stations with 3 engines, 2 aerials, 1 medium duty rescue truck, 2 support vehicles and 2 Chief vehicles. We are an ISO Class 3 rated department that provides exceptional fire and rescue services through a combination of a full time Fire Chief, part time personnel and 26 paid on call firefighters. The District on average responds to between 300-350 calls a year as well as providing various levels of auto and mutual aid to our neighboring Departments. We offer educational incentives for fire department related training upon completion of your Basic Firefighter Certification. All firefighters are covered by workers compensation insurance. The Northwest Fire Protection District does offer a Pay on Call to department personnel that is paid once a year.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter


Requirements
1) Must be at least 19 years of age
2) Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
3) Must have no felony crime convictions
4) Possess a valid State of Illinois driver license
5) Reside within the Fire Districts response boundaries
6) Successfully pass NFPA 1582 medical and physical agility testing
7) Complete Basic Operations Firefighter from the state of Illinois