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)

On April 4th, residents of the Village of Justice were asked whether to or not to join the Roberts Park Fire Protection District, ending the longstanding contractual agreement. It is my pleasure to report the people have spoken and the Village will join the District. We welcome our newest residents and look forward to a long and healthy community partnership. ... (Full Story)

The Roberts Park Fire Protection District is pleased to announce we have partnered with the American Red Cross to provide and install free smoke detectors in your home.

Click on the link below to complete the request form and we will contact you for the next installation date. If you would like more information please contact us at 708-598-6752.

REQUEST FORM - http://www.rpfpd.org/apps/public/database/formAdd.cfm?Form_ID=3... (Full Story)