Training & Development
Evanston Fire & Life Safety Services is committed to being a diversified and well
qualified work force. In Evanston, a systematic approach to job enrichment begins with recruit training and it continues throughout an employee’s career. Training and experience enables a firefighter to progress into various assignments and ranks within the department which include:
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Hazardous Material Technician
- Special Rescue Specialist
- Water Rescue
- Fire Inspector/Investigator
- Fire Officer

