IL – Firefighter – Entry-Level – City of Urbana – Closing: 12/14/25
City of Urbana
URBANA FIRE DEPARTMENT
400 SOUTH VINE STREET
URBANA, ILLINOIS 61801
https://www.urbanail.gov
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Job Classification: ย Entry-Level Firefighter
SERVE WITH COURAGE!
The Urbana Fire Department, an ISO Class 1 department, is building an eligibility list for Firefighter-EMT that will be valid for up to two years. As vacancies for the position of Firefighter-EMT occur within the UFD, candidates will be selected from this list. If you wish to be considered for this position, you will need to successfully complete the selection process.ย For detailed information on what the selection process entails, please visit:ย www.urbanacareers.org/hiring-process.ย ย Firefighters work a 24/48 rotating schedule (24 hours on, 48 hours off), 55.08 hours per week.
***All testing must be completed by December 14, 2025.***
Salary:
Candidateย withoutย AEMT or EMT-I certification: $60,505.37; candidateย withย AEMT or EMT-I certification: $62,320.53.
Benefits information:ย Available atย www.urbanacareers.org/iaff-benefits.
Contact Information:
Tamra Lighty
[email protected]
217-384-6293
Hiring Process: The final eligibility list will be based on:
- Written Exam = 40%
- Oral Interview = 60%
- CPAT/Ladder Climb = Pass/Fail
Preference points will be added to the written exam/interview score.
For more information on the selection process, visit:ย https://www.urbanacareers.org/fire.
Application Process: Applicants MUST also complete aย City of Urbana employment application. Or, www.UrbanaCareers.org
Testing through NTN must be completed by December 14, 2025.
Department Overview:ย Since 1874, the Urbana Fire Department has served the residents of Urbana. Today, our ISO Class 1 department consists of 59 team members and four stations and prides itself on its strong commitment to community service, prevention, and proactive initiatives.
Why Work @ Urbana?
Use your talents to serve the community
Excellent salary and benefits
Career ladder
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, the inclusion of all people and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.
Job Requirements
Age:
At least 20 years of age but not exceeding 34 years of age by December 14, 2025, unless exempted by Illinois statute. Exemptions to the maximum age limit are allowed for military service and volunteer, paid-on-call, part-time and full-time firefighters meeting certain conditions. No candidate will be hired unless they have reached the age of 21 at the time of offer.
Citizenship Required:
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (must meet I-9 requirements).
High School Grad / GED:
Yes
Necessary Certifications:
Must provide proof of completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and proof of passing the Ladder Climb Test with any licensed agency issued no earlier than December 14, 2025. CPAT and Ladder Climb certification must also be valid at the time of a conditional employment offer. For more information, visit: https://www.urbanacareers.org/cpat.