F2 Requirements

 

Requirements:

 

To be promoted to the rank of F2 a member needs to satisfy the following requirements:

*        Successful completion of the six-month probationary period.

*        Successful completion of the New York State Fire Training classes; Firefighter I (equivalent TR2000–Basic and TR2000–Intermediate).

*        Display a level of competency commensurate with the rank of F2 at drills, on the fire ground and at other emergency scenes.

*        Obtain certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

 

Responsibilities:

 

To maintain an “Active” status as an F2 the member is required to achieve a minimum number of performance metrics each District year (December-November):

 

*        Respond to no less than the minimum number of calls for the given calendar year as prescribed by the District.

*        Annually attend the OSHA Safety and OSHA HAZMAT Awareness drills.

*        Attend the district drill on Blood Born Pathogens—typically conducted in conjunction with the OSHA Safety drill.

*        Attend at least six district-sanctioned drills.

*        Attend at least 8 hours of safety, fire or rescue education.

*        Be fit tested to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

*        Attend one seminar annually.

 


F3 Requirements (Apparatus Operator)

 

Requirements:

 

To be promoted to the rank of F3 a member needs to satisfy the following requirements:

*        Successfully complete the requirements for and achieve the rank of F2.

*        Be at least 21 years of age[1].

*        Successfully complete the New York state Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC).

*        Successfully complete the New York State Apparatus Pump Operator class[2].

*        Attend the New York State Driver Safety course.

*        Display a level of familiarity and become certified on the relevant apparatus.

*        Display a level of competency commensurate with the rank of F3 at drills, on the fire ground and at other emergency scenes.

 

Responsibilities:

 

To maintain an “Active” status as an F3 the member is required to achieve a minimum number of performance metrics each District year:

 

*        Respond to no less than the minimum number of calls for the given calendar year as prescribed by the District.

*        Annually attend the OSHA Safety and OSHA HAZMAT Awareness drills.

*        Attend the district drill on Blood Born Pathogens.

*        Attend at least six district-sanctioned drills.

*        Attend at least 8 hours of safety, fire or rescue education.

*        Attend the New York State Driver Safety course every three years and familiarization classes as needed.

*        Obtain certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

 


F3 Requirements (Fire Police)

 

Requirements:

 

To be promoted to the rank of F3 a member needs to satisfy the following requirements:

*        Successfully complete the requirements for and achieve the rank of F2.

*        Successfully complete the New York State Fire Police Training course.

*        Display a level of competency commensurate with the rank of F3 at drills, on the fire ground and at other emergency scenes.

 

Responsibilities:

 

To maintain an “Active” status as an F3 the member is required to achieve a minimum number of performance metrics each District year:

 

*        Respond to no less than the minimum number of calls for the given calendar year as prescribed by the District.

*        Annually attend the OSHA Safety and OSHA HAZMAT Awareness drills.

*        Attend the district drill on Blood Born Pathogens.

*        Attend at least six district-sanctioned drills.

*        Attend at least 8 hours of safety, fire or rescue education.

*        Obtain certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

 


F4 Requirements

 

Requirements:

 

To be promoted to the rank of F4 a member needs to satisfy the following requirements:

*        Successfully complete the requirements for and achieve the rank of F2.

*        Successful completion of the New York State Fire Training class; Firefighter I (equivalent TR2000–Advanced.

*        As an option, successfully complete the New York State Fire Training classes; Firefighter Survival and Firefighter Assist & Search Team Tactics (FAST).

*        Display a level of competency commensurate with the rank of F4 at drills, on the fire ground and at other emergency scenes.

 

Responsibilities:

 

To maintain an “Active” status as an F4 the member is required to achieve a minimum number of performance metrics each District year:

 

*        Respond to no less than the minimum number of calls for the given calendar year as prescribed by the District.

*        Annually attend the OSHA Safety and OSHA HAZMAT Awareness drills.

*        Attend the district drill on Blood Born Pathogens.

*        Attend at least six district-sanctioned drills.

*        Attend at least 8 hours of safety, fire or rescue education.

*        Be fit tested to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

*        Obtain certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

*        Annually attend at least one formal seminar.

 



[1] For those apparatus that are classified as utility vehicles operators must be at least 18 years of age.

[2] This requirement does not apply to ambulance drivers.