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Fire Recruit Information
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- I have some certifications and I've got firefighting experience. Am I really an Entry Level Fire Recruit?
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If you can't answer "Yes" to ALL of the questions below, Durham considers you a Fire Recruit:
- Do you have a valid/unexpired NC Basic EMT certification or can you get reciprocity for your current EMT certification?
- Do you have an IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II certification or can you get reciprocity for your current Firefighter II certification?
- Do you have an IFSAC or Pro Board Hazmat Operations Level I certification or can you get reciprocity for your current Hazmat Operations certification?
- Have you graduated from an approved Fire academy within the past two years OR have you worked as a government or municipality full-time, paid firefighter for the past two years without more than a 3 month lapse in employment?
- Will I be paid when I'm in the Academy?
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Yes, you will be paid throughout the academy. Additionally, your textbooks are paid for by the department.
- What can I expect on the written test for Fire RECRUITS?
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Glad you asked - Check out the guidelines and examples for written testing here.
Also, be sure to watch the video from Fire Driver Andre Knight (now Fire Captain Andre Knight!).
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Academy 35 Timeline
Date | Day | Time | Event |
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5/18 | Wed | 4:30 pm | Applicants selected for interview receive an email advising them to self-schedule |
5/25 | Wed | 8:00 am | Self-scheduler closes |
6/6-6/9 | Mon-Thurs | Scheduled | Interviews conducted at 2008 E. Club |
By 6/30 | Thurs | 4:30 pm | Applicants notified if they are selected for hire |
7/11 & 7/13 | Mon & Wed | Scheduled | Physicals for New Hires |
8/29 | Mon | 07:30 am | First Day of Employment |
April | Academy Graduation |
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