🔥FireOccasional Hiring
Chicago Fire Department (CFD)
📍 Chicago, IL
Salary Range
$52,500–$95,000
Entry Exam
CFD Written Exam + CPAT
Timeline
12–24 months
Hiring Status
Occasional Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
CPAT required. Applicants must be CPAT certified before final selection.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓At least 21 years old
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓Chicago residency
- ✓Valid IL driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
- ✓EMT-Basic certification required
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
12–24 months
📌 Notes & Context
CFD uses civil service list-based hiring. ~4,900 personnel. Chicago residency is a strict requirement.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Compare with other agencies →Starting Salary
$52,500
5-Year Salary
$73,000
10-Year Salary
$95,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 10 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
12 days
Sick Days/yr
15 days
Uniform Allowance
$900/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$3,200/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with department. CTPF pension. Chicago residency strictly required.
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