The full-time application period has been extended, and testing dates have been changed:

Applications for full-time Firefighter/Paramedic are available until June 21, 2019 to qualified applicants.
A $25 non-refundable processing fee (cash/check only) is due upon submission of the application. Applications can be printed from our website:
www.rpfpd.org

A completed application shall be returned ... (Full Story)

**Announcement***
Please take a look at the minimum testing requirements for our current firefighter/paramedic application process. The Board of Commissioners made an update.

Applications may now be submitted without a current CPAT with ladder climb certificate, however, applicants must provide proof of a valid certificate at the time of a conditional offer. ... (Full Story)

ROBERTS PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC EXAMINATION
TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST

Qualifications
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Be certified as a Basic Operations Firefighter through the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal
• State of Illinois ... (Full Story)

Kidde, a leading manufacturer of fire extinguishers, has announced a massive recall of their most popular models. Detailed information can be found on the following link to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and#

This recall affects some 37.8 million extinguishers that ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is my pleasure to announce that the Roberts Park Fire Protection District has applied for, and been awarded, a federal grant to hire additional career firefighter/paramedics. Today, FEMA announced the award in the amount of $569,634 which will defray the costs of three new firefighter/paramedics over a three year period. After the grant period, we will assume the cost of continued employment so ... (Full Story)