2026 Entry-Level Firefighter Testing and List Creation

Introduction: The City of Champaign is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors with experience in entry-level Firefighter testing and eligibility list generation. This process for the City of Champaign is scheduled to begin May 11, 2026, and conclude by January 2027. All selection measures must be job related, non-discriminatory, and in accordance with Illinois Firefighter Hiring Act, click link for Act, and the rules of the City of Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, click link for Rules. As one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Illinois, the City of Champaign is a dynamic and welcoming community offering big city amenities with a hometown feel. The City is home to the University of Illinois, which offers world-class educational opportunities and cutting-edge innovation, driven by pre-eminent scholars and scientists from across the globe. Champaign offers the best of urban life with an abundance of arts and cultural opportunities, beautiful parks and trails, a vibrant Downtown, Big Ten sporting events, and an affordable cost of living for residents. More information about our outstanding community can be found on the City’s website at champaignil.gov.