HB2476 lowers the minimum age for firefighter eligibility from 21 to 18.
HB2476 amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act to lower the minimum age for firefighter eligibility from 21 to 18. It establishes a process for original appointments to full-time fire departments, including examinations for mental aptitude, physical ability, and other criteria. The bill outlines preferences for veterans, fire cadets, educational qualifications, and paramedic licensure. It also details the scoring of examination components and the establishment of eligibility registers.
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