Chicago Illinois 2014 Firefighter/Emt

[Rob1738]

How is PT at the academy? I’m just curious to see what I should prepare for? I been doing push ups and walk around with a 50 lb vest. I’m curious do they fail you or kick you out if you can’t do enough push ups or other workouts?

[engine85]

Nope, they don’t fail anyone, it’s a joke!

[Rob1738]

Nope, they don’t fail anyone, it’s a joke!

Are you serious? So your saying if I couldn’t do one push up or run a mile they would pass me as long as I passed all the quizzes and tests. I find that hard to believe and I’m going to ask why but going to assume the answer is it because they don’t want people to sue...

[engine85]

You don’t have to pass all the tests either. The only things that will terminate you are, drug and alcohol tests, emt license, hazmat certification and ff2 certification.

[CFD98765]

I talked to someone who was recently an instructor on the EMS side, he thinks because of the shutdown they may take candidates out of class and bring them to the DMV themselves to update their licenses. He said it’s not guaranteed to happened with a new staff, but due to the number who need updates licenses (atleast 10 to his knowledge) this is what they may do

[jjusmcccsd38]

Anyone need an apartment to start the academy? 107th/Artesian available asap let me know

[TS_01]

Anyone know if they are requiring us to bring receipt or proof of purchase for items they are asking us to bring on day 1 Also, should we expect Indoor or outdoor running / training ? Only ask because winter weather might need some kind of grip

[Rickjk91]

Anyone know if they are requiring us to bring receipt or proof of purchase for items they are asking us to bring on day 1 Also, should we expect Indoor or outdoor running / training ? Only ask because winter weather might need some kind of grip

Your proof is that you’re bringing everything with you like it says on your sheet

[Adrenaline54]

Have a few questions about the hiring process. I’ve tried searching this but haven’t been able to find anything. The day you get your invite to process email, you have a few days until you actually show up to start processing. After that day, what do the actual different phases include? Medical? Is there different interviews such as a panel or chiefs interview? I’m just trying to gauge a rough timeline from the day you get that email to the day you could start at the academy. Yes, I know COVID and everything is up in the air. But I’m curious what people have experienced from past experiences.

[hcc2323]

Have a few questions about the hiring process. I’ve tried searching this but haven’t been able to find anything. The day you get your invite to process email, you have a few days until you actually show up to start processing. After that day, what do the actual different phases include? Medical? Is there different interviews such as a panel or chiefs interview? I’m just trying to gauge a rough timeline from the day you get that email to the day you could start at the academy. Yes, I know COVID and everything is up in the air. But I’m curious what people have experienced from past experiences.

No interviews unless there is some sort of red flag in your BI I think? Here was my timeline:

Email: 2/25/20
Initial processing: 3/6/20
CPAT: 3/10/20
BI call: 6/22/20
BI visit: 6/27/20
COVID test: 8/7/20
Medical scheduling: 8/11/20
Medical: 8/17/20
Medical clear call from CFD: 11/5/20
Final processing email: 11/9/2020
Final processing: 11/16/2020
Academy start: 12/1/2020

[mc11]

Thanks for posting the breakdown hcc. Do you remember what you needed to bring to initial processing? Trying to get my ducks in a row if I get a call soon.

[Adrenaline54]

No interviews unless there is some sort of red flag in your BI I think? Here was my timeline:

Email: 2/25/20
Initial processing: 3/6/20
CPAT: 3/10/20
BI call: 6/22/20
BI visit: 6/27/20
COVID test: 8/7/20
Medical scheduling: 8/11/20
Medical: 8/17/20
Medical clear call from CFD: 11/5/20
Final processing email: 11/9/2020
Final processing: 11/16/2020
Academy start: 12/1/2020

Appreciate this. Now is it common to have a 10 month hiring process or did you happen to have any hiccups? Was it that long because of COVID? I’m just trying to gauge extending at my current job ( military) or get out here in February. I’m supposed to be contacted by HR to start processing in Dec/Jan. But who knows with them lol

[Firedawg1983]

Thanks for posting the breakdown hcc. Do you remember what you needed to bring to initial processing? Trying to get my ducks in a row if I get a call soon.

the initial invite email will have a packet to fill out and also all requirements that you have to bring in. Is your number coming up soon? If so, pm me.

[hcc2323]

Well I think the original plan for classes this year per a foia request from the Chief was Feb, May, Aug & maybe Nov. It went Feb, July, Dec so basically if things were normal Dec 1 ppl woulda been 3+ months into what shoulda been the Aug class.

have ready to go:
DL (updated)
SS
Birth certificate (order another actual copy even if you already have one or two)
Transcripts from HS and college
employment history (3 Rec letters)
Residence history
education History

[hcc2323]

And staying in shape and saying no to drugs will help too