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KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

Kankakee Fire Department Orientation Presented to: Eligible Candidates on __/__/__ Presented by: Assistant Fire Chief Dave Harmon. KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform. Basic Requirements. Must have a Valid Illinois Drivers License.

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KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

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  1. Kankakee Fire Department Orientation Presented to: Eligible Candidates on __/__/__ Presented by: Assistant Fire Chief Dave Harmon KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

  2. Basic Requirements • Must have a Valid Illinois Drivers License. • Must be a U.S. Citizen. • Must be between 21 and 35 years of age at time of appointment. • Must be a High School Graduate or Equivalent. • Must pass Physical, Psychiatric, and Written Testing. • Must pass Criminal, Credit and Employment Background Checks KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

  3. Job Description (short version) The Kankakee Fire Department will Serve all People with Professionalism, Pride and Compassion through Prevention, Education and Emergency Response. KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

  4. Testing Process • Orientation --- TBA • Application Return --- TBA • Written Exam --- TBA • Physical Ability Test --- TBA • Oral Interviews --- TBA • Initial List --- TBA • Final List --- TBA KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

  5. Hiring Process • Background Check ---- Criminal, Credit & Employment • Sit down meeting with the Fire Chief. • Must pass a Psychological Test • Must pass a Pre-Employment Physical. KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

  6. From Rookie to Chief • GET YOURSELF MOTIVATED ON DAY ONE !! • 2 to 4 Week Dayshift Orientation. • Firefighter II Academy if not Already Certified. • Assigned to a Shift to Work as a Firefighter & Medic if • EMT Certified. • Three Years to be Certified as FF III and EMT-P. • Must be FAE Certified to Operate Fire Apparatus. KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

  7. BE A LEADER!! • Start taking F.O. (required for promotion) and • College Classes. • Take Promotional Exams for Lieutenant & Captain. • Promote YOURSELF to Lieutenant, then Captain, • followed by Asst. Chief and then to Fire Chief. KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

  8. Good Luck!! KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

  9. KANKAKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act, & The Ability to Perform.

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