The Taylorville Fire Department is looking to boost its number of firefighters ready to serve the community.  They will begin testing for incoming applicants in the fall before finalizing its list of eligible staff by March.  The department encourages all interested community members who meet their eligibility requirements to apply.  Chief Matt Adermann says the process includes a written exam and an oral interview. 

From there, the department creates a priority list of eligible candidates.  When there’s an opening, the highest-ranked candidate not already on the squad earns the opportunity to join. 

Generally, candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 35 and have at least a high school diploma or GED to be eligible. 

Chief Adermann says his department will release more information on logistics and registration through their Facebook page. 

More information on the Taylorville Fire Department is available at www.taylorville.net/fire-dept.

Chief Matt Adermann appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.