What school in Chicago have FF program?

[homeboi19]

I've been thinking very seriously about getting a job/career as firefighter but I have no I idea where to start...That why I turn to u guys for help, here is the deal - Im 24 and only a highschool grad and no credit/experience about firefighting so overall Im going to start from scratch but willing to work hard for it so where do I go from here?
like...
which school here in Chicago I can go?
Do I need to have a volunteering experience to be paid FF? if so is there a requirement to be a volunteer?

help appreciated :-)

[cifallout123]

take an emt-basic class, check your town and local towns for poc or part time spots, start testing, go to medic school.

[ADSNWFLD]

Many of the 2 year colleges have a fire science program.
Start testing, any test you are eligible for. EMT is a good idea as is the part time POC ave.