Volunteers & Training

[Empire]

As a volunteer, will you be sent to your state's Fire Academy or opt to be sent there?

I honestly have no clue what training will be like or receiving certifications.

[BoxAlarm187]

It depends on what state you're in. Some states send their volunteers to state academies, some have local academies, or some do it regionally. My state, for example, doesn't have a state academy, all basic training is delivered locally with moderate and advanced level training delivered regionally.

[Empire]

It depends on what state you're in. Some states send their volunteers to state academies, some have local academies, or some do it regionally. My state, for example, doesn't have a state academy, all basic training is delivered locally with moderate and advanced level training delivered regionally.

Ah. My state has 3 training academies, so I hope I get sent to one. I found a friend of a friend who is a volunteer in my city, so hopefully he'll be able to fill me in a little.
Thanks!

[fire49]

Depends on your department and their requirements along with state requirements

[19firefighter84]

i am from iowa (eastern side on the mississippi) and at our dept we could go to the state fire academy, attend at one of the local (relatively speaking) community colleges that offered the same material, or go to a local station that was hosting ff1 classes with a certified instructor. i opted for the latter since i have a wife and child and job that i have obligations too. not sure how it is where you are from but that is what was available to us.