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The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Oak Forest is accepting applications for the position of full-time firefighter. Testing is being conducted to establish an eligibility list for future hiring needs.

Applications must be received by Wednesday, February 25 at 4 PM
.

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service
Attn:
Oak Forest FD
1251 N. Plum Grove Road
Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173

The online application will be available until 2 PM on February 25. There is a non-refundable $10 fee to apply. Applications are NOT available at the Oak Forest Fire Department or City Hall.

• Citizenship:
  Must be a U.S. citizen
• Driver’s license:
  Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application with the ability to obtain a Class B Non-CDL License in Illinois, or the equivalent in the state of residence, by end of probation.
• Age requirement:
• Applicants must have attained their 20th birthday by the last date for filing applications (2/25/26); must be at least 21 at time of conditional offer of employment. Applicants must be under the age of 35 at the date of testing (3/14/26) and at such time as the Final Eligibility List is posted, unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6., which provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a full-time firefighter in a regularly constituted fire department of any municipality or fire protection district located in Illinois.
• Education:
  
  Must have proof of high school diploma, GED certificate or high school proficiency statement.
• Certifications and training:
  MUST
  be certified or licensed by the state of Illinois as a basic operations firefighter or equivalent (Firefighter
  2) by the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office at the time of hire and MUST
  be a certified paramedic at the time of hire.
• Character:
  Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Residence:
  At this time there are no stated requirements for residency declared by the City of Oak Forest.
• Testing:
  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing.

CPAT Card:
Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification with ladder climb exercise at the time of application issued between 2/25/2025 and 2/25/26.
All applications are subject to the rules and regulations of the Oak Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, which is an Equal Opportunity Employerp>

The City of Oak Forest is on the fast track to becoming one of the premier suburbs in southwest Cook County. Nestled among picturesque forest preserves and just 24 miles from downtown Chicago, Oak Forest offers something for everyone. From the nature enthusiast to the urban explorer, from the small business owner to the chief executive officer, from the lifelong resident to the new kid on the block.

Oak Forest is a community where anything is possible. Take a ride … see what Oak Forest has to offer.

The Oak Forest Fire Department provides 24-hour fire protection, paramedic service, and emergency response to the residents and businesses of Oak Forest. The department was founded in 1945 and has provided excellent public service through its existence.

Category Employment Opportunities Status Open Salary Starting: $46,409

Top: $102,624

Licensed Paramedics Bonus: $2,100 Posted January 28, 2026 Closing February 25, 2026 2:00 PM