What are the Training Requirements for a Firefighter?
As a probationary member of the Department, training requirements include successful completion of both Fire Fighter I & II. In addition, each probationary member is required to train on and become certified for each piece of apparatus within the station they are assigned to. Once all the requirements of the probationary period are completed, the station the member is assigned to then votes to bring the candidate on as a regular member. As a regular member of the station, the training requirements state the each member must attend a minimum of 60 hours (15 per quarter) of training per year. All training is administered so as to provide annual recertification of SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), Driving Proficiency, Hazardous Material Operations, bloodborne pathogens and Incident Command. All training is conducted in accordance with MIOSHA and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) requirements.
