Are you interested in a career in the fire service but don't know where to begin?

Here at Roberts Park Fire Protection District our employees are cross-trained in both fire and EMS, meaning that in addition to possessing either an Illinois EMT-B or Illinois Paramedic license, employees must also be Basic Operations Firefighter certified. To learn more about becoming a Firefighter in the State of Illinois, click here. 

Below is a list of local Fire Academy Programs that will help Candidates achieve their BOF certification. 

Moraine Valley Community College Fire Academy

9000 W College Parkway

Palos Hills, IL 60465

NIPSTA

2300 Patriot Boulevard 

Glenview, IL 60026

Prairie State College

202 S Halsted Street

Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Romeoville Fire Academy

18 Montrose Drive

Romeroville, IL 60446