Committee seeks to streamline EMR and firefighter training countywide
Members and chiefs said irregular scheduling, not just cost, delays recruits' EMR and Firefighter I certifications; the proposed coordinator would schedule recurring classes countywide to reduce wait times and travel.
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Committee members and volunteer chiefs identified training scheduling as a significant obstacle to recruiting and certifying new firefighters. Speakers noted recruits can wait 12–18 months for EMR or Firefighter I classes because classes are infrequent and scattered; the coordinator would organize a predictable countywide calendar and identify local instructors to reduce travel burdens.
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