chicago firefighting test in may... testing for juice?

[Georgie]

wow i cant thank you guys enough for the great heads up. going off topic, how long does the application process go for? its a written exam, and those who pass are allowed to do the physical, medical, and drug screens. does this happen immediate or get delayed? as for the written exam, not choosing to take the EMT course as of yet, will i be at a great disadvantage? the department is providing study guides for the exam, but will that be enough?

edit: for anyone interested... the link to the PDF file where all information related to the test and application is found (just 3 pages) http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webpor...rEMTExamHR.pdf

Dude, don't expect to get on anytime soon. From the written test to your last test (background investigation), takes about 1 1/2 to 2 years. And after everything is completed, you are still not guaranteed a job, yet. You are put on a waiting list. Expect at least 2 to 3 years before you will get on.
Some people have been waiting around way longer than that. One of the reasons they are opening a new testing period is because the people that tested years ago that are still on the list are getting to old, they will pass up the 35 yo age maxium.