Legislation Alters Firefighter Exam Requirements for Veterans

Don MoffittThe Illinois Senate has approved legislation that would allow Veterans over 35-years-old to take the firefighter exam for municipal fire departments.State Representative Don Moffitt introduced the bill, which will now go to Governor Bruce Rauner for approval.

Representative Moffitt says this would allow veterans who are no longer serving to be eligible to take the firefighter exam if they are under 40 years old.

“[It would] grant eligibility to veterans who have gone above the age of 35 to still take the firefighter exam if they reach that age while serving as a member of the military forces of our country, if they were on active duty but still under the age of 40,” says Representative Moffitt.

Previously, the maximum age was 34 for anyone who wished to take the exam, with few exceptions.

Representative Moffitt says this is a way to thank veterans for their service, and a way for them to use their expertise for civil services. Representative Moffitt says it would be a shame to keep them from taking the exam just because they were on active duty.

The bill was introduced back in late February, was approved by the house in mid-April, and was finally approved by both branches last week.

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