Best Firemen In Chicago Near Me

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The two-year program was developed jointly by the Chicago Public Schools’ Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE), the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), and the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). The program recruits and trains up to 125 public and non-public high school students each year. One of the immediate goals is to provide a pool of qualified applicants for the city’s police and fire academies.

The CPFTA program fulfills the two career education or elective credits that all CPS high school students need in order to graduate. The CPFTA curriculum allows juniors and seniors who are city residents to progress seamlessly from high school directly into any City College of Chicago to complete their associate’s degree.

In addition to high school and college training, students have the opportunity to participate in a paid summer internship between junior and senior year to promote a better understanding of all aspects of careers in public safety. After completion of the two years in high school and two years at a city college, students will have met the minimum educational requirements to take the Chicago Police and Fire Department examinations for entry into their respective academies.

Recruitment events are held at high schools, City Colleges of Chicago, and the Chicago Police and Chicago Fire Academies during the months of February and March. Interested sophomores can apply online each year beginning in February.

The application period for the 2023-24 school year is now open and will close May 1, 2023.

Attend classes two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Chicago Police Academy or the Chicago Fire Academy

Financial assistance to attend a City College of Chicago to complete an Associate’s Degree

Cadets can earn OSHA, Cyber Security Safety, Unarmed Security Guard (PERC)

Senior cadets can also apply to take the EMT-B state licensure class for State Certification

GPA of 2.3 or better upon completing the first two years of high school

Valid school ID, state ID, or valid driver's license with a good driving record

Complete a background check, which includes fingerprinting and no felony arrests, convictions, or gang affiliations

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