The Roberts Park Fire Protection District is proud to announce the acceptance of a new tower ladder. The Crimson brand ladder is capable of reaching 93 feet into the air. This truck, manufactured in 2014, was formerly owned by the Alexandria, Virginia Fire Department. After some minor refurbishment it has a new home, right here in Justice. In our continued effort to exercise fiscal responsibility, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)