Fire/EMS Recruitment FAQ

• Why should I join the Coal City Fire Protection District?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• For what level of firefighter are you recruiting?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• What are the qualifications/requirements needed to be eligible to apply?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• How do I apply?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• I’ve applied before – do I need to apply again?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• Can I attach copies of my certificates to my application?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• What happens to my application once submitted?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• I was not selected for an interview. Can I find out why?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• What is involved in the interview process?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• I have received a Conditional Offer of Employment. What do I need to do?

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• Reference and Back Ground checks

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• Pre-employment medical

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.

• Immunization

  While many feel a calling to fire service for one reason or another, whether to give back to their community, help people, make a difference in peoples’ lives,  due to wages, benefits or working conditions, or any of a hundred reasons, the Coal City Fire Protection District might be the place for you.  First and foremost we are a family.  With our motto of “Our Family Helping your Family” how could it not be.  The fire service truly becomes a second family as we spend more than a third of our lives together.  There is great on the job training, team building, and continued education to help you grow in not only your career but your life as well.  Ask any firefighter why they do what they do.  Most will say they Love their Job!  Please contact us with any questions you might have.