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Training Requirements

Introductory Firefighting Training:

Introductory firefighting training which will be conducted several weekday evenings and several weekend days during each month. A probationary member without previous experience can expect approximately 274 hours of training during the 24-month probationary period. Refer to the following training schedule provided during your interview as well as the following:

Courses (Fire Fighter)HoursInstructional TypePrerequisites
Engine  PERT68Blended – Company TrainingNone
ICS 1004OnlineNone
IS 7004OnlineNone
Blood Borne Pathogens1Online – Company TrainingNone
First Aid4ClassroomNone
CPR/AED4ClassroomNone
Naloxone Training (Narcan)1OnlineNone
Introduction to the Fire Service16Classroom/PracticalNone
Fireground Support32Classroom/PracticalICS100, IS 700, Introduction to the Fire
Service
Hazardous Materials Operations24Classroom/PracticalNone
Exterior Firefighter40Classroom/PracticalFireground Support, Hazmat Ops
Interior Firefighter48Classroom/PracticalExterior Firefighter
Structural Burn Session16Classroom/PracticalInterior Firefighter
Firefighter I Exam12Written/Practical EvaluationStructural Burn Session, First Aid, CPR,
ICS100, IS700, Hazmat Ops
Total Hours274

Introductory Fire Police Training:

Introductory fire police training which will be conducted several weekday evenings and several weekend days during each month. A probationary member without previous experience can expect approximately 108 hours of training during the 24-month probationary period. Refer to the following training schedule provided during your interview as well as the following:

Courses (Fire Fighter)HoursInstructional TypePrerequisites
Fire Police PERT28Blended – Company TrainingNone
IS 1004OnlineNone
IS 2004OnlineNone
IS 7004OnlineNone
Blood Borne Pathogens1Online – Company TrainingNone
First Aid4ClassroomNone
CPR/AED4ClassroomNone
Naloxone Training (Narcan)1OnlineNone
Basic Fire Police Course16Classroom/PracticalFire Police PERT
Advanced Fire Police Course
(Completed within 24
months)
16Classroom/PracticalICS100, IS 200, IS 700, Introduction to the Fire
Service, Basic Fire Police Course
Hazardous Materials
Awareness (HMO Preferred)
4OnlineNone
Emergency Vehicle Drivers
Training Course (EVDT)
16Classroom/PracticalNone
Traffic Incident Management4Classroom/PracticalFire Police PERT, Basic Fire Police Course
Basic Fire Police Course Exam2Written/Practical EvaluationCompletion of Fire Police PERT
Total Hours108

Training:

Upon completion of the probationary member training requirements specified above, every active member shall, during each subsequent year, diligently participate in training on approved firefighting or emergency techniques. Every member shall participate in at least 30 hours of approved training each year to meet the minimum requirements for membership. Of the 30 hours, 15 must be from in-house company-wide training. This does not include certification/re-certification classes offered for the Alpha Fire Company. The fire chief will designate certain requirements that must be maintained by members holding active membership. These will be announced by the fire chief and members are given an appropriate amount of time to achieve successful completion. Examples of annual requirements: Hazmat Operations Level, Blood Borne Pathogens, and CPR.

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