HB1098 modifies firefighter hiring standards in Illinois, lowering the minimum age for eligibility to 18 and adjusting preference criteria.
HB1098 amends the Municipal Code and Fire Protection District Act in Illinois to lower the minimum age for firefighter eligibility from 21 to 18. It establishes a register of eligibles for firefighter appointments, emphasizing mental aptitude, physical ability, and preference components. Preferences include veteran status, fire cadet training, educational qualifications, paramedic licensure, and experience. The bill also outlines physical ability tests, scoring methods, and the process for issuing certificates of appointment.
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