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Recruit Training
The Recruit Firefighter program is delivered in the first year of training. The Recruit portion of training is designed to deliver the essentials of basic firefighting. Training is delivered on Monday evenings and attendance is required.
This includes such topics as:
Fire Department Orientation
Fire Behavior
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation
Firefighter Safety
Ground Ladders
Hoses & Fire Streams
Small Tools
Knots
Fire Extinguishers
Ventilation
Search and Rescue
Salvage and Overhaul
First Aid
Water Supply
Communications
Sprinklers
Building Construction
Fire Prevention and Public Education
All of these subjects must be completed to receive NFPA Accreditation as a Firefighter One. This level of accreditation is required by our Fire District and must be obtained during the probation period.
Written and task evaluations will be will be administered to all recruits and must be successfully passed.
Training is primarily held on Monday evenings. Other drills may be called as needed. During the recruit phase of training, attendance at all drills is mandatory.
The next portion of training will consist of Emergency Driving, followed by Apparatus Operations.
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