Employee Information Site

• Before applying every applicant must review the online new hire orientation.

​

• Once completed, click HERE or the "apply now" link above to apply for the 2019 eligibility list for the Lake Forest Fire Dept. 

​

• Written Examination: Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9:00am. Located at the Deerpath Middle School Cafeteria: 95 West Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

​

• Deadlines will NOT be extended. 

• Age requirements: Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of the application and not more than 34 years of age by June 1, 2019, unless otherwise exempt by Illinois statute

​​

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified as a “protected individual” pursuant to 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B)

​​

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid class B nonCDL or equivalent driver’s license

​​

• Eyesight: Must have corrected vision to 20/25

​​

• Education minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

​​

• Undergo and successfully complete all phases of a background process

​​

• Successfully pass the CPAT test standards by May 8, 2019; valid within one year prior to this date

• Criminal conviction for a felony crime, or certain misdemeanors as defined by Illinois statute (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6).

​​

• Previously dismissed from any public service for good cause.

​​

• Failure of any portion of the examination process, including but not limited to a medically provided drug screening.

​​

• Falsification of any part of the employment application or documentation.

​​

• Anyone who is currently using narcotics or drugs, or who is addicted to narcotics, drugs or intoxicating beverages and is not currently in a rehabilitation program.

​​