Interview Board
Candidates who meet the hiring requirements may be invited to a selection interview. The interview lets us get to know the candidate and determine how well the individual may fit the District and its expectations.
VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP
SERVICE TAKES
COMMITMENT.
We are always interested in people who genuinely want to serve. Membership is more than saying you are on a fire department — it requires training, participation, teamwork and accountability.
START APPLICATIONBEFORE YOU APPLY
Being a volunteer firefighter means being willing to show up, learn, train and contribute as part of a team.
Members are expected to participate in department training and activities, complete required education and certifications, maintain professional conduct, and respond when they are available. Our hiring process is designed to help both you and the department determine whether Schaeferville is the right fit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
18+AGEAt least 18 years old.
✓EDUCATIONHigh school graduate or GED.
DLDRIVER'S LICENSEValid Illinois Class B Non-CDL, or ability to obtain and maintain one.
5RESIDENCYLive within approximately five miles of the firehouse.
WHAT TO EXPECT
THE HIRING PROCESS
No shortcuts. Every candidate moves through the same basic process.
01
APPLICATION
Complete and submit the full membership application.
02
INTERVIEW
Meet with the department selection board.
03
BACKGROUND
Employment, education, references, criminal and driving history review.
04
SELECTION
Final review and invitation to membership by the Fire Chief.
05
PROBATION
Training, certification, participation and evaluation.
Background Review
The review may include employment and education history, criminal history, driving record and references. Applicants complete a Personal History Statement as part of this process.
Probationary Period
New members train in firefighter fundamentals, safety and department requirements. CPR is required, and EMR or EMT certification may be required as a condition of continued membership.