Firefighter/Paramedic

JOB

NOW HIRING - THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAKE FOREST FIREFIGHTERS

*IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE*

Applications will be processed as they are received

NTN Testing Deadline: Due at time of application submittal

Do you have a passion for people and community? Are you innovative, adaptive, and dependable? Apply to be the next member of the Lake Forest Fire Department!

Join the Lake Forest Fire Department and become part of a team committed to excellence in service and innovation. With a major renovation of Station 1 underway, our newly expanded, state-of-the-art public safety building will double our operational space and elevate your training and work environment. If you're ready to make a difference in a community that values its first responders, apply today and help shape the future of public safety in Lake Forest.

To apply for our 2026 eligibility list, review the online new hire orientation packet. *There is no application fee*

Hiring Process

1. Written Exam: Complete the exam through the National Testing Network (NTN) which is due at time of application submittal.

• NTN requires a fee to take the exam. Candidates with financial hardship may request a voucher before registering for the exam by emailing HR@cityoflakeforest.com. Visit NTN FAQs for fee subsidy details.

2. Spark Hire Interviews: Candidates who pass the written exam must also complete a one-way video interview within seven days after receiving the invitation.

3. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BFPC) Interviews: Candidates who pass the Spark Hire interview will be invited for an in-person interview with the BFPC. Dates and times are to be determined.

4. Preference Points: Those passing the BFPC interview will be placed on a ranked Preliminary Eligibility List, at which point candidates may then apply for applicable preference points. Preference points must be claimed in writing, within 10 calendar days after posting of the Preliminary Eligibility List.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Emergency Medical Service: respond to and perform all necessary activities needed for the providing of emergency medical service to the public.
• Fire Response: respond to and perform all necessary activities needed for the extinguishing fires.
• Public Engagement: perform public education activities by performing home surveys, fire station tours, fire drills, block parties, and demonstrations as assigned.
• Vehicle and Building Maintenance: perform custodial work and minor repairs on apparatus, vehicles, and buildings in a timely and complete manner.
• Certification: maintain Paramedic certification per Illinois Department of Public Health requirements.
• Continuous Training: participate in training related to firefighting methods, vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance, emergency medical operations, fire prevention activities, and other fire department activities.