Urbana Fire Rescue Services Recruiting Information

To be notified of the next firefighter recruitment period, please sign up for e-mail job postings to be put on the electronic mailing list. Be sure that you list an e-mail address that you will check frequently, as this is how we will notify you.

Minimum Qualifications

*Must be at least 21 years and not more than 34 years of age.

*Graduation from high school or a G.E.D.

*General knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanics.

*Must possess a driver's license.

*Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform strenuous work in a variety of situations including adverse weather conditions.

Must successfully complete and pass:

• The State of Illinois Firefighter II certification and Hazardous Materials Operations coursework during the first year of employment.
• Pre-employment physical ability and fitness assessment.
• Pre-placement psychological examination.
• Pre-employment medical examination, including drug testing.
• Emergency Medical Technician Basic course with defibrillator training within the probationary period depending upon class availability.

Must have the ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with the public in a variety of situations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions as found in standard operating procedure manuals, D.O.T. Emergency Response guidebooks, etc. and learn from written various training materials.
• Climb ladders, work at considerable heights and in confined spaces.
• Think and act quickly in emergency situations.

If you have previously applied to be a City of Urbana Firefighter and are on the Civil Service Register for this position, you may update your information using the City of Urbana Information Change Form (located at the bottom of this page). Please save it with your changes and return it to Elizabeth Borman, Assistant Human Resources Manager, at: eeborman@urbanaillinois.us.