City of Lake Forest, IL

APPLICATION / TESTING PROCESS CLOSED

• For a complete step by step guide with detailed information, please review the 2023 online orientation packet

• Application: Apply here for the 2023 eligibility list for the Lake Forest Fire Department by Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

• Online Knowledge Examination: Register and test with the National Testing Network by Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:59 pm

• Department Preliminary Oral Interviews: Dates and times to be determined for those who pass the written exam. 

• CPAT Certification: Successfully pass CPAT Certification and Ladder Endorsement from a certified agency within 12 months prior to June BFPC interviews. CPAT cards will be considered valid within one year of issue.
  
  

  • NIPSTA Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

    Naperville - CPAT

    CIFCA Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

    National Testing Network - CPAT

    Huntley Fire Protection District - CPAT

• Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Oral Interviews: June 2023; dates and times to  be determined. Those passing the Board 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 ten calendar days after posting of the Preliminary eligibility list. 

Employment Requirements

• Age requirements:  Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of the application and not more than 34 years of age by July 1, 2023, 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 from a certified agency within 12 months prior to June BFPC interviews. CPAT cards will be considered valid within one year of issue.

Employment Disqualifiers 

• 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