Fire Commission Information
Troy Fire Protection District
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
The Troy Fire Protection District will establish an initial eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/EMT. Applications will be available January 27 through February 2, 2012, during the hours of 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Applicants must appear in person and show a valid driver’s license as proper identification to obtain an application; one application per person. Applications when completed must be filed in person during the hours of 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. (weekdays).
Applications must be received by the District no later than February 3, 2012, 3:00 p.m. Any application received after February 3, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. will not be considered.
Age Requirements: Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire and under thirty-five (35) years of age on the last date of submission of applications for original appointment unless otherwise provided by state or federal law and District policy.
Scope of Examination: The examination will consist of a written test and an oral interview. The examination will be scored on a 100 point scale. Candidates may also be eligible to claim the following preference points: Veteran, Educational, Paramedic, Residency, Prior Service as an Employee of the District, and Prior Service with as a Contract Employee with the District.
Examination Schedule:
Mandatory orientation will be held at 9 a.m., February 4, 2012 at Troy Crossroads School, located at 210 E. Black Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404.
The written examination will be conducted at 9 a.m., February 18 2012 at Troy Crossroads School, located at 210 E. Black Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404.
Oral interviews will be announced after the written examination
Physical Ability Requirements: Applicants must provide proof of a current and valid CPAT card at the written exam and again following the oral interview.
Additional Requirements: Applicants must supply a copy of his/her Firefighter II certification and I.D.P.H. EMT license with the completed application. Applicants will be required to become a paramedic within two years of hire date.
Applications may be picked up at Troy Fire Protection District Station #1, 700 Cottage St. Shorewood IL. 60404. Applicants will be charged $35.00 for the application packet and it must be returned on time, no refunds.
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World Trade Center Artifact Displayed in the lobby
Artifact # F-0021.107
9-11-01 #F-0021.107
wording on 9-1-01 artifact
Firefighters collected $5,744.64 for Muscular Dystrophy (Aug. - 2011)
Brandon Matuszewski, Derek Hagerty “SPARKY”, Andrew Mustoe, Adam Menard
Bob Knowles, Mike Ternes, Tom Moretti, Charles Pandolfi, Phil Morel
Shorewood Scoot
(Mark Staehely Pediatric Cancer Foundation)
Team Troy 5K Staehely (9/10/11)
Troy participated in the Shorewood Scoot 5 K Run and Walk on 9/11/10.
Three winners from Troy were Brain Paros, Stan Czajkowski, Brandon Matuszewski
Remembering Kerry Sheridan
Newsletters
July 22nd, 2010 (Click to Download)
2010 Firefighter of the Year – Andrew Mustoe
Types Of Calls
Grant Money the District Has Received:
Grant for Ambulance (Tom Cross – State) 2001 $130,000 ALS AMBULANCE (2215)
Grant for ATV EMS (Tom Cross – State) 2003 $25,000
Grant for Tanker (Tom Cross - State)2007 $100,000
Grant for staffing – SAFER GRANT (Debbie Halvorson – Federal) 2009 $433,520
A special thanks to Tom Cross and Debbie Halvorson
for helping the District obtain grant money.
The above grants were done in house by Administrative Assistant, Deb Krut.