How long is your probie status?

[paris04]

I was just wondering what length of time other departments have for Probies. With our department it's 6 months, and I joined in early May--so guess what! I'm losing my Probie title... but I'm going to be a probie for a long time, I'm the youngest by far!

[Dave1983]

Ours in one year. Not only for new hires, but if you get promoted you go through another years probation at your new rank.

[tbonetrexler]

Probies here are on that status until they complete all four basic mandatory classes (Basic, Structure, Hazmat response skills, and vehicle rescue.) also must make a certain amount of calls during that time. Since they only run basic, stucture and hazmat twice a year, it can take awhile.

[N2DFire]

6 months minimum, after which time we can vote to remove you from probationary status, extend probationary status, or drop you from the Dept. outright.

BTW - Due to the forum title display limitations - the title of this thread reads " How long is your probie...." and that just REALLY, ummm, get's yer attention. :o

[bushmaster]

Two years,unless you are a " transplant" from another department,where ,
if ,you are able to complete our company's probational training program , and
have completed Delaware State Fire School Basic Firefighting Skills(includes
WMD),Structural Firefighting Skills ,Hazardous Materials Response, Vehicle Rescue, CPR/AED or the equivalent(NFPA FF2 &/or as decided by the chiefs).
Very similar to the requirements of "Tbonetrexler"s company.

[fireman4949]

One year for new hires...Can be extended for 6 more months if evaluation rating of "does not meet expectations" is given.

Six months for promotion to new rank.




Kevin :D

[dave32881]

Our department requires 6 months of probation, following that you must complete the 88 hour essentials within a year of your application if you want
to maintain you active member status. Good luck and be safe

[SAFD46Truck]

Pretty much the same here. Cadets go through a 6 month academy and upon completion are probationary for 6 more months.

[SafetyPro]

3-6 months (depending on background) or longer Trainee period followed by 1 year Probationary period.