The Firefighter will be trained to meet the following minimum qualifications:

Be certified to:

1. NFPA Firefighter Level 1 or 2 (except for Hazmat Operations)
2. First Responder Level 2, and A.E.D endorsement.
3. Incident Command System I-100

Other Training

SCBA
The Firefighter shall qualify in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus. The NFPA Firefighter Qualification practical checklist for SCBA will be used for this and the qualification evaluated by a Program Evaluator. Firefighters must successfully don an SCBA while in protective clothing in less than ninety seconds. Firefighters will be SCBA “fit tested” regularly.

Ground Ladders
The Firefighter shall qualify in the use of ground ladders using the NFPA Firefighter Qualification practical checklist for ground ladders. The qualification will be evaluated by a Program Evaluator.

Live Fire Training
Firefighters shall attend a “Live Fire” training session. The NFPA Firefighter Qualification practical checklist for Fire Control will be used. The qualification will be evaluated by a Program Evaluator. This will be done at a fire department training site, acquired structures or at a contracted Training Center.

Gas System Awareness Training
The Firefighter shall attend a “Gas Safety Awareness” training session. A Gas Company representative or an appropriate fire department member using the fire department lesson plan for this subject will present this. 

Electrical Safety Awareness Training
The Firefighter shall attend an “Electrical Safety Awareness” training session. An Electrical Company representative or an appropriate fire department member using the fire department lesson plan for this subject will present this.

Traffic Control
The Firefighter shall attend a “Traffic Control Safety” training session. An appropriate fire department member using the fire department lesson plan for this subject will present this.

Vehicle Extrication
The Firefighter shall attend a “Vehicle Extrication” training session.  An appropriate fire department member using the fire department lesson plan for this subject will present this.

Power Tools
The Firefighter shall attend training sessions which cover all department power tools. An appropriate fire department member using the fire department lesson plan for this subject will present this.

Fire Prevention
The Firefighter shall attend training sessions which cover fire prevention techniques and knowledge. An appropriate fire department member using the fire department lesson plan for this subject will present this. 

Incident Command
The Firefighter shall attend training sessions which cover “Incident Command” and “Strategy and Tactics”.  An appropriate fire department member using the fire department lesson plan for this subject will present this.

Operational Readiness
The Firefighter will complete the “SCBA Olympics” in less than nine minutes. This event will usually take place on a regular training night. Completion times will be recorded and kept in the firefighters personnel file.

After Probation

At the completion of the probationary stage the recruit member will receive a final evaluation from the Asst.Chief of Training, the Fire Chief and the Membership Committee.  Consideration will be given to review of issues such as performance, attendance, progress, attitude, skill acquisition, and interpersonal behaviours.

If the results of the review are satisfactory the member will be recommended for membership at the next scheduled monthly meeting. 

The Next Six Months

Newly accepted members will undergo training, as applicable, in First Responder, Air Brake endorsement, Emergency Vehicle Driving and Operation, W.C.B. hearing and lung testing, and Hepatitis B vaccination during the next six months of membership.  Completion of the NFPA Firefighter 1 Certification Standard will be required for all suppression recruits within 24 months of initial training.

Continued attendance at training sessions, calls and/or public education sessions is critical to the development of new personnel into a valued member of the department.