All District personnel are classified and thereby in the process of being trained to and above each currently held level and anticipated levels. Every classification/rank requires some form of assessment. Basic requirements or desired qualifications include:

Fourth Class (One year of service - probationary exam. minimum requirement)

• Recruit Academy and subsequent first year training (NFPA FFI)
• Operations Level Haz/Mat, EMT, NWCG FFII, Confined Space, Water Rescue
• IFASC FF1 Certification probationary requirement
• EVAP Certification

Third Class (Two years of service)

• Emergency Response approved for at least one EV
• Annual Fire Hose Test
• Driving Procedures, On-Board Reference Material and EV systems

Second Class (Three years of service)

• Annual Pump Test
• Pumps, Hydraulics, NFPA FF2
• A/O in a hose evolution

First Class (Four years of service)

• Basic Emergency Scene Management
• Response Policy
• Basic Supervisory Skills
• EMT/Defibrillator - Certified

Captain

• Advanced Emergency Scene Management
• Advanced Supervisory/Leadership Skills
• Fire Officer I and II
• Associates Degree

Chief Officer

• Executive Fire Officer
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree