2022 ANNUAL REPORT-Final

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Training Office (continued)

Recruit Academy

On January 28, 2022, Frederick County graduated Recruit Classes 30 and 31, with a total of 44 Firefighter /EMT’s, two weeks early to offset the impact of COVID 19 on the division. On February 28, 2022, Frederick County’s Recruit Class 32 started and graduated 26 Probationary Firefighters on September 9, 2022. The job application process required each candidate to pass a written test, successfully complete a physical agility test and undergo a complete physical and psychological evaluation, as well as a comprehensive background investigation before being hired as a recruit firefighter. The 28-week academy is structured to ensure each recruit is trained in the various facets of fire, rescue, and EMS to include a structured and rigorous physical training program. The academy consists of CPR, Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials Operations, Rescue Technician Site Operations and Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment, Firefighter Survival and Rescue, Arson Detection for the First Responder, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Truck Company Fireground Operations, and Firefighter II. Each recruit completes nearly 1000 hours of training prior to graduation from the academy.