Active members are provided with training, both in-house at our weekly
drills and through formal courses provided by the State Office of Fire
Prevention and Control. Active members must complete either of the state
fire courses,
Firefighter 1 or Scene Support Operations, within their first
year to remain on the active roster. Active members must pass
Firefighter 1, pass a pulmonary fit test & mask fit test to become
an "interior qualified" firefighter. Active members who
complete Scene Support Operations are considered "exterior
firefighters". We have several members who are
considered "exterior firefighters" who do not do interior firefighting.
There is enough work for everyone, so don't let a fear of entering a fire
structure keep you from helping.
Upon application for membership, an extensive background check is done
to determine eligibility. Once your application has passed, our executive
board meets with each applicant to discuss the requirements of active
membership and the interests of the prospective member. If the applicant
and the committee determine that active membership is appropriate, the
application is presented to the full membership at the next monthly
meeting to be voted on by all the members.
Active members must attend at least 10 drill hours & meet the state
minimum of OSHA hours per year. OSHA hours must be obtained within the
department during training nights. The probation period is 1 year, during
which members are expected to attend drills, meetings, & must complete
either state course, Firefighter 1or Scene Support Operations. This is to acquaint yourself with
the other members as well as our standard operating guidelines.
After one year of service, firefighters may qualify to drive the
various trucks. Drivers of the trucks also operate the pumps and always
remain with the truck at the scene of a call. Drivers must obtain state
EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Course) & must be cleared by the captain
of that apparatus before driving. Drivers of pumper's & aerial apparatus
must obtain apparatus pump operator certification prior to driving.
Additionally, drivers of the aerial apparatus must obtain ladder company
operations prior to driving.
If you would like to find out more, please give us a call at (315) 788-9101. Drills are
generally held each
Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00 PM, other than our meeting night.
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