Conducted by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, this process is designed to provide interested and eligible applicants the opportunity to qualify for ranking on an eligibility list from which new hires for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic will be selected during a two-year period.

Attendance at the orientation session and written examination is MANDATORY for all applicants.

The orientation and written examination will take place at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center, located at 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.Registration will open on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 08:00 with the doors closing at 09:00. The mandatory orientation session will start at 09:00 followed by the written examination and will last until approximately 12:00.

Candidates who fail to appear before the doors close at 09:00 will not be allowed to attend the mandatory orientation session, complete the written examination and will not be eligible for the Final Eligibility Roster.

On orientation and testing day, you must bring a copy of your ticket, a photo ID, proof of CPAT and Ladder Climb, and EMT licensure (no electronic images).

Application and Fees are Due on Friday, March 24, 2023 by 5:00 PM.

You must complete ALL of the following steps before your application is considered complete:

1. BEFORE YOU APPLY, please read the linked application packet here.

2. Complete the Online Application here.

3. Sign-up for Orientation and pay the application fee.

In order to qualify for the list, all elements of the testing process must be completed successfully, starting with personal attendance at the scheduled orientation session and written examination where application materials will be collected and information regarding the testing process reviewed.

Specific questions, if necessary, may be addressed to the Board via email to bfpc@vbg.org.

Buffalo Grove Firefighter/Paramedic Orientation and Written Exam