Illinois HB1647 amends firefighter hiring standards, requiring public, competitive exams and setting age limits.
Illinois HB1647 amends the Illinois Municipal Code to establish new standards for hiring firefighters. It requires that all applicants for original appointment to a fire department undergo public, competitive, and open examinations, unless limited by ordinance. It sets a maximum age limit of 35 for new hires, with exceptions for prior firefighters and those under 40 who served in the military. The bill also mandates that all candidates pass written exams, physical ability tests, and background checks.
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