Volunteer firefighters for the Georgetown Fire Department
must go through the Divide Firefighter I Academy
or must be FireFighter 1 certified. Prior to
attending the academy, a potential recruit needs to
fill out an application and then, once the application
has been reviewed and approved, the applicant will
attend a screening meeting. Upon the approval
of the screening committee, the applicant will be
invited to attend the Divide Firefighter I Academy.
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Divide Firefighter
I Academy
|
Training
Officer Greg Bueghly |
For
more information on becoming a volunteer firefighter,
please email
Training Officer Bueghly or call
333-4111. |
Conduct
and Demeanor
The Divide Firefighter I Academy
is a rigorous, pre-service training experience. The
Standards of Conduct at the academy require the student
to observe a high degree of self discipline.
The majority of training
classes will be conducted at the Georgetown Fire Training
Ground. Instruction in specialized subjects, such
as practical problems, will be held at other training
facilities. It is important that students conduct
themselves in a professional manner at all time.
Misconduct by students reflects poor maturity and lack
of respect for his/her fellow students.
Minimum Academic Standards
For Completion
Minimum of 80% is required on all core classes and final
examinations. Students who fail to achieve the required
80% minimum will be issued a failing grade.
Core Examinations: PPE, SCBA. Hose. Ladders.
Rope and Knots, Haz-Mat FRO, ICS.
One retest is provided for core classes. No retest is
given for the final examination.
Upon notification of a failure to pass a core class, students
must contact a Field Coordinator within 3 days to schedule
a retest date and time. The retest date and time is dependent
upon availability of facilities and staff.
Quizzes
Students must maintain an average of 80% or better on
all quiz scores. Students falling below the 80% average
will be placed on Academic probation. Students will
have the next three quizzes to raise their average to
the required 80%. The 80 standard must be maintained.
If the 80 average is not maintained the student
will receive an academic withdrawal from the Academy.
Practical Skills Testing
Scoring on the practical skills is "Pass/Fail".
After being informed of the reason for the failure,
students will be provided thirty minutes for self-review
before performing a retest. Failure to obtain a
"Pass" on the retest will result in Academic
probation. Student must contact a Academy Director
within 3 days to schedule a retest date and time. The
retest date and time is dependant upon availability of
facilities and staff. Failure to obtain a "Pass"
on the Academy Director retest will result in an academic
withdrawal from the Academy.
Students will be evaluated on the following skills: SCBE,
PPE, Ropes, Ladders, Hose, Gurney.
Attendance
No student will be allowed to graduate if:
a. They miss more than 5% of the Academy Core Classes.
b. They miss more than 10% of the total Academy hours.
The academy meets one night a week for
4 hours and approximately every other Saturday for 8 hours.
2006 Academy Reading
Assignments
| Session |
Date |
Time |
| Family/Orientation night |
1-5-06 |
1900-2200 |
|
| EOE, organization, sexual harassment |
1-12-06 |
1900-2200 |
| PPE & apparatus |
1-19-06 |
1900-2200 |
| CPR/AED |
1-21-06 |
0830-1730 |
| Fire chemistry & tactical theory |
1-26-06 |
1900-2200 |
| Medical 1st responder |
1-28-06 |
0830-1730 |
| SCBA |
2-2-06 |
1900-2200 |
| Medical 1st responder |
2-4-06 |
0830-1730 |
| Hose/nozzles/fire extinguishers |
2-9-06 |
1900-2200 |
| Medical 1st responder |
2-11-06 |
0830-1730 |
| Incident command system |
2-16-06 |
1900-2200 |
| Medical 1st responder |
2-18-06 |
0830-1730 |
| Salvage & overhaul |
2-23-06 |
1900-2200 |
| Medical 1st responder |
2-25-06 |
0830-1730 |
| Ladders |
3-2-06 |
1900-2200 |
| Hose/ladder evolutions |
3-4-06 |
0830-1730 |
| Ropes & knots |
3-9-06 |
1900-2200 |
Vehicle extrication |
3-11-06 |
1900-2200 |
| Ventilation & forcible entry |
3-16-06 |
1900-2200 |
| Wildland S-190 |
3-18-06 |
0830-1730 |
|
| Wildland S-130 |
3-23-06 |
1900-2200 |
|
| Wildland S-130 |
3-25-06 |
0830-1730 |
|
| Wildland S-130/L-180 |
3-30-06 |
1900-2200 |
|
| Wildland live-fire S-130 |
4-1-06 |
0830-1730 |
|
| Search & rescue |
4-6-06 |
1900-2200 |
|
| Live-fire |
4-8-06 |
0830-1730 |
|
| Confined space |
4-13-06 |
1900-2200 |
|
| Live-fire |
4-15-06 |
0830-1730 |
|
| Haz-Mat |
4-20-06 |
1900-2200 |
|
| Final Exam |
4-22-06 |
0830-1730 |
|
| Re-take Final Exam |
4-24-06 |
1900-2200 |
|
| Graduation |
4-27-06 |
1900-2200 |
|
| |
For
more information on becoming a volunteer firefighter,
please email
Training Officer Bueghly or call 333-4111.
