How to become a firefighter in Illinois
Certifying agencyOffice of the State Fire Marshal
CPAT sites7 licensed
We're still verifying Illinois's academy, EMT and testing details against official sources. Until then, the certifying agency above is the authority on state requirements, and each department's job posting lists its own testing steps.
Where to take the CPAT in Illinois
| Test site | City | CPAT fee | Practice run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Fire Department Fee includes an orientation, up to two optional practice tests and one test. |
Naperville | $160 src | — |
| NIPSTA Illinois CPAT includes the state-mandated ladder climb. |
Glenview | Check site | — |
| MABAS 24 CPAT | Multiple / see site | Check site | — |
| National Testing Network (NTN) | Multiple / see site | $155 src | $45 |
| Romeoville CPAT Test Site | Romeoville | Check site | — |
| Huntley Fire Protection District | Huntley | Check site | — |
| Central Illinois Fire Chiefs Association | Decatur | Check site | — |
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