Our Best Today, For a Better Tomorrow Exploring is all about helping young men and women ages 14 to 21 years old to make a more informed decision about future careers and determine if a particular career is the right one for them. As it pertains to the Fire Service, Explorers get to experience firsthand what it is like to be a volunteer firefighter through firefighting training and ride-alongs during actual fire calls. Through the Exploring program, Explorers will: Learn important leadership skills Participate in hands-on projects to give them a real feel for whether a career as a firefighter is the right one for them Network with professionals and volunteers who work in the Fire Service Learn about the educational requirements for a career in fire and emergency services and receive tangible advice on steps they can take now to to prepare and position themselves for a successful career in the Fire Service. | Requirements: Aged 14-20 Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 Scale or C+ Average) No criminal record | Categories: Junior Members, Other

Are you ready to make a difference for your community? Sparta Fire Department has openings available for men and women who are wanting to make a difference. All applicants will go through a screening process that involves a background check, physical agility and knowledge aptitude test. If approved the department will pay 100% of your training requirements, which includes Firefighter 1 & 2, Fire Service Vehicle Operations and Hazardous Materials Awareness training. | Requirements: 18 years of age High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Drivers License Passed Background Check Willing to commit to 2 years minimum service after probation. | Categories: Firefighter

Looking for qualified individuals to serve the community as a volunteer firefighter. All applicants must fill out an application, pass a background check, and a physical agility test. If accepted, we will pay for 100% of your initial training which consists of Firefighter I&II, Technical Rescue Awareness, Fire Service Vehicle Operator, and Hazardous Materials Operations. After you have successfully completed this training we also will pay for other training approved by the Fire Chief and Fire District Trustees. | Requirements: 18 years of age, and have a valid Illinois Drivers License, and no criminal record. | Categories: Firefighter