Firefighter Examination Process - 2025
Firefighter Examination Process - 2025
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The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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The Fire Department is beginning the hiring process! The deadline to submit applications isFriday June 27 2025 by 5:00 p.m. You must complete an application to participate in the testing process. You only need ONE completed application! The copies of documents that need to be submitted to be admitted into the Firefighter Eligibility Pool are as follows: 1. Drivers License 2. High School Diploma or High School Transcript or GED Certificate 3. Certified Birth Certificate (Not the one with the footprints) 4. CPAT certification (You can submit this document after all the previous documents are submitted but by June 27 2025 You can attach the documents to your application or email them to Debra Bush in the Human Resources Department at . Feel free to contact her atwith any other questions. Examples of Duties
- CANDIDATE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (CPAT)
CPAT is the term used to describe a passfail physical ability test developed by the International Association of Firefighters and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. As a standardized test it has become a method of assisting fire departments in recruiting those who are physically capable of performing the tasks associated with firefighting. It is a reliable measure of the candidates ability to carry out fire scene activities.
The CPAT is designed to assess a candidates capacity to perform the tasks ordinarily performed by a Firefighter while on the job. This is accomplished by requiring the candidate to perform a series of events that both simulate firefighting activities and depend on the physical abilities to perform the Firefighters job. These abilities include cardiovascular fitness muscular endurance and flexibility.CPAT INFORMATIONCPAT card must be valid within one 1 year of the Written Examination 07/19/25. You must pass the CPAT examination submit a completed application and the required documents and take the written examination to be in the Firefighter Eligibility Pool.
Fees:
$150.00(CASH ONLY) for non residents of the City of Peoria
No Charge for City of Peoria residents (Must have a proof of residency such as a valid State of Illinois drivers license or Illinois I.D. card to be provided at the time of the test.
- There is no fee to participate in the Orientation Sessions.
- There is no fee to participate in Open Gym Sessions.
- There is no fee to participate in the Practice Test Sessions. If you pass the CPAT Test in the Practice Test Sessions you can pay the $150 fee (CASH ONLY) to obtain your CPAT card or no charge for residents.
- You will be able to satisfy the State requirement to perform a ladder card at the time of your CPAT card certification.
All CPAT Sessions will be held at:
901 W. Lake Peoria IL 61604
- CPAT Orientation Sessions NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE
Please contact the Fire Training Academy atto schedule an appointment.
Tuesday April 8 2025 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Thursday April:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Saturday April:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.- CPAT OPEN GYM NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE
- This is an opportunity to become familiar with the CPAT equipment testing components and work on any areas of the testing process. You can come at any time during the time period to take advantage of the extra help. You are not required to schedule an appointment for Open Gym. The days are listed below: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 15 2025 Thursday April 17 2025
Tuesday April 22 2025 Thursday April 24 2025
Tuesday April 29 2025 Thursday May 1 2025
Tuesday May 6 2025 Thursday May 8 2025
Tuesday May 13 2025 Thursday May 15 2025
Tuesday May 20 2025 Thursday May 22 2025
Tuesday May 27 2025 Thursday May 29 2025
Tuesday June 3 2025 Tuesday June 10 2025
Tuesday June 17 2025 Tuesday June 24 2025
- CPAT Timed Practice Test Sessions NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE in the Practice Test Sessions. If you pass the CPAT Test in the Practice Test Sessions you can pay the $150 fee (CASH ONLY) to obtain your CPAT card or no charge for residents. You will received your CPAT cart if you pass the practice test during the practice test session.
Please contact the Fire Training Academy atto schedule an appointment.
Thursday June 5 2025 2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Saturday June 7 2025 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Thursday June:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Saturday June:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
- CPAT Final Test Examination YOU WILL PAY THE FEE OF $150 (CASH ONLY) OR NO CHARGE FOR RESIDENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE CPAT TEST
Please contact the Fire Training Academy atto schedule appointment.
Friday June:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Saturday June:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Friday June:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Saturday June:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m
The tasks include: Stair Climb Hose Drag Equipment Carry Ladder Raise & Extension Forcible Entry Search Rescue Drag Ceiling Breach and Pull. You will watch a video of the actual test during the CPAT orientation practice and final testing.
Illinois Public Actmandates that all new Firefighter candidates must also participate in a ladder climb exercise and demonstrate an ability to operate from heights. This exercise is not related to the CPAT test results in any way. A certificate of completion will be issued to those who successfully complete the exercise. Candidate success is measured on a pass/fail basis.
It is advised that you attend the CPAT Orientation Session and CPAT Practice Test Session. Attend the CPAT Final Test Session only if you didnt pass the CPAT in the Practice Test Session.
The CPAT card must be valid within one year of the Written Examination07/19/25.
CRITERIA FOR PASSING THE CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (CPAT)- Candidates must complete all events in or under the designated time. The cutoff time for passing the exam has been set at 10 minutes and 20 seconds. The stopwatches will be set to the pass/fail time of 10 minutes and 20 seconds and will count down to 0 seconds. If you run out of time prior to completing the test the test will be concluded. You will not be told your time during the testing process.
- Candidates must complete all events in the specified amount of time in the required sequence or they fail the examination.
- Upon completion of the test candidates will be informed of their pass/fail status.
- You will be better prepared to pass the CPAT examination if you attend all sessions of the testing process.
Minimum Qualifications
- QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
AGE: Minimum age at the time of hire is 21 years old. Maximum age at the time of application is 34 years old except: Applicants having previous fulltime employment on an Illinois Fire Department or with an Illinois Fire Protection District; or applicants who have served the hiring department (as volunteer paidoncall or parttime) for the five 5 years preceding the time the Department begins to use fulltime firefighters.
EDUCATION: Minimum: Graduation from High School or GED equivalent minimum to apply. Prefer applicants with Fire Science college courses or degree in Fire Science or related field and emergency medical technician (EMT) certification.
OTHER: U.S. Citizenship; valid drivers license; physical condition to perform the essential functions of the position and pass physical agility exam; no felony conviction.
RESIDENCY: Applicants need not be residents of the City to apply. If hired shall establish and maintain principal residence in the City of Peoria by the end of your oneyear probationary period. After ten 10 full years may establish and maintain residence within the City of Peoria or outside the City within a twenty 20 mile radius of the Peoria Fire Central headquarters.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and pass the CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test).
EXAMINATIONS: Must pass CPAT and written exams for placement into the Eligibility Pool. If selected for hire must pass background investigation oral interviews polygraph psychological and medical examinations including a drug screen prior to hire. Supplemental Information
TESTING / WRITTEN EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Written Examination Orientation Sessions These sessions are not mandatory but you will be provided with information about the Fire Department testing process and how to interview information.WRITTEN EXAMINATION ORIENTATION SESSIONSFriday 4/04/25 Orientation to Applicants 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Fire Training Academy 7130 N. Galena Road Peoria IL 61615
(Not Mandatory)
OR
Saturday 4/05/25 Orientation to Applicants 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Fire Training Academy 7130 N. Galena Road Peoria IL 61615
(Not Mandatory)WRITTEN EXAMINATION
WRITTEN EXAM (Mandatory) Can be taken online or inperson You must contact the National Testing Network (NTN) by visiting the www.nationaltestingnetwork website to schedule your test when the testing process begins.
You will also be able to take the written examination online as shown below:
The City of Peoria will offer full testing services for the position of Firefighter through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test go to www.nationaltesting network select Find Jobs then select (Firefighter) jobs and sign up for the City of Peoria when the testing process begins. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork website:
1. You will complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. You must also take the Public Safety Assessment portion of the test whether in person or online.
2. Review all information related to the City of Peoria including minimum requirements salary and benefits.
3. Review detailed information about the testing process.
4. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Peoria. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the City of Peorias eligibility list. The City of Peoria will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
Candidates will be notified by email the score you received on the written examination.
The written examinations that will be held in person are as follows:WRITTEN EXAM (Mandatory) (Held in person at the site listed below. This testing period there will be three 3 days offered to take the written examination in person. You can only attend one examination date of your choice. You must contact the National Testing Network (NTN) by visiting the www.nationaltestingnetwork website to schedule your test. NO ONE ADMITTED AFTER 6:00 pm or 9:00 am (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Thursday 7/17/25 Written Exam InPerson Fire Training Academy 6:00 p.m.
7130 N. Galena Road Peoria IL 61615
Friday 7/18/25 Written Exam InPerson Fire Training Academy 6:00 p.m.
7130 N. Galena Road Peoria IL 61615
Saturday 7/19/25 Written Exam In Person Fire Training Academy 9:00 a.m.
7130 N. Galena Road Peoria IL 61615
Remember to fill out the application and return with copies all the required documents plus the CPAT card before the deadline of June 27 2025. You can come in person or mail to Human Resources Department 419 Fulton Street Room 200 Peoria IL 61602; email to ; or fax to.
Employment Type
Full-Time
