The Academy’s primary goal is to assure the recruit is prepared to safely perform the duties required of a Firefighter assigned to a crew. They will also graduate with the appropriate State Certifications required of the State of North Carolina. The minimum required certifications are NC EMT, NC FF I and II, and NC HazMat Level 1. During the academy, recruits are required to successfully complete all EMT and firefighting skills while maintaining a minimum of 70 percent grade average. Upon graduation, the Firefighter will be assigned to one of the City’s 28 Fire Stations.
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