Centralia Fire
Department

Ignite

Your Career

Next Test Date | November 9 2024

Applications are closed at this time.

Fire
pay

Starting Salary

After 1 Year

Amazing
Benefits

Health & Life Insurance

Health Insurance

  • Employee’s Choice of 3 Different Health Plans

Life Insurance

  • $10,000 Term Life Provided
Time Off & Comp TIme

Paid Time Off

  • 1-5 yrs: 8 hrs a month
  • 6-10 yrs: 10 hrs a month
  • 11-15 yrs: 12 hrs a month
  • 16-20 yrs: 14 hrs a month
  • 20 + yrs: 20 hrs a month

Holidays

  • 12 Paid Holidays/year

Sick Time

  • 12 Hours / Month

Personal Days

  • 2 Per Year

Schedule

  • 24 Hour Shifts
  • 24 hours on 48 hours off rotation

Comp Time

  • Up to 48 hours
Pension & More!
Pension

  • 25 Years of Service – Age 55 =
    62.5% Salary
  • 30 Years of Service – Age 55 =
    75% of Salary

Please Note: Firefighters DO NOT contribute to the Social Security Programs

Uniforms

  • Provided upon Hire
  • All PPE Provided
  • $400/year maintenance allowance

what
You Need

To participate in the entry level selection process for the position of firefighter, a candidate must possess the requirements of the Illinois Statutes and the following requirements:

  • US. citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residency or authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Be between the ages of 21 and 35. Need to be 21 at date of hire.
  • High School Diploma
  • Possess or able to obtain a valid Illinois drivers license
  • Able to meet the requirements of Centralia Firefighter job description.
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The
Process

TESTING: Each applicant must pass a series of exams. Testing includes entry level testing process, mandatory orientation, application form, physical agility test, and written examination. The written examination scores of qualified candidates are forwarded to the Centralia Board of Police & Fire Commissioners.

Further participation in the selection process will take place as vacancies occur. Candidates will be invited, in rank order to participate in and successfully advance through the following steps:

  • Background investigation including personal, financial, business, employment references, and criminal history
  • Polygraph examination
  • Oral interview with the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
  • Offer of employment; conditional on the successful passage of:
    1. psychologial evaluation
    2. medical examination
    3. urinalysis drug screen

Following appointment, a new fire fighter is required to satisfy certain other requirements during the first 12 months of employment including attending the Fire Academy if candidate does not yet possess Basic Operation Fire Fighter, Fire Service Vehicle Operator, Haz-Mat Operations, Vehicle and Machinery Operations and Emergency Medical Technician Basic.

Centralia Fire Department is dedicated to protecting the community both during crisis situations, and pre-emptively through education and code management. We believe that every call to serve is a call to greatness, where each firefighter becomes a vital thread in the fabric of our community.

Joining our ranks means embracing a legacy of heroism and service, where your contributions will not only shape your own future but also leave a lasting impact on the lives of those around you. We welcome you to answer the call and join us in protecting the Centralia Community today.

Centralia Fire Chief | Jeff Day

jday@cityofcentralia.org

(618) 533-7660

Answer
The Call

The Mission of the Centralia Fire Department is to protect life and property from loss, suffering, and damage due to fire, medical and environmental emergencies within the community through public education, code management, and incident response.