Just a quick reminder that the deadline for firefighter applications is 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10.
The Village of Peoria Heights is hiring three firefighters as the community transitions to a full-time department after decades and decades of relying solely on volunteers. The starting salary is $65,000 and the positions come with full benefits.
Applications can be found here (https://www.peoriaheights.org/intheknow/2023/6/29/employment-opportunity-fire-chief-x4x2s).
After the application window closes, the timeline is as follows: A mandatory orientation meeting for all applicants will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Peoria Heights Village Hall, 4901 N. Prospect Road. A written test will follow, to be administered starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at Peoria Heights Grade School, 500 E. Glen Ave. The interview process is scheduled for Aug. 12-23 at Village Hall. Finalists for the positions will be selected by Sept. 1. Offers of employment will then be made and the three firefighter positions should be filled in early October.
Meanwhile, volunteers continue to be accepted to complement the full-time force.
For more information, please contact Heights Fire Chief Dan Decker at ddecker@peoriaheightsfire.org, 309-251-9174.