Fire and Rescue Services

Students must:

• • Be 18 years of age at the time of certification
  • Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
  • Be in good physical** and psychological condition for employment requirements
    • Fitness requirement. 1.5 mile run in less than 15 minutes, 35 pushups in one minute, and 35 sit-ups in one minute (this is assessed before the RCA course begins).
  • Complete EMSR1201 – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
    • EMT certification can be established through the national registry
    • Expired (within 4 years) EMT certification will meet prerequisite requirements
  • Complete FIRE1110 – College English for PS OR one of the following:
    • Complete ENG0990 or higher with a C or better (verified with an official transcript.)
    • Provide proof of an ACT English score of 19 or better (official high school or ACT transcript.)
    • Provide proof of an SAT English score of 330 or better (official high school or SAT transcript.)
  • Complete FIRE1120 –  College Math for PS OR one of the following:
    • Complete MATH0990 or higher with a C or better (verified with an official transcript.)
    • Provide proof of an ACT Math score of 19 or better (official high school or ACT transcript.)
    • Provide proof of an SAT Math score of 510 or better (official high school or SAT transcript.)

    NOTE:  ACT or SAT reports and/or college grades may not be older than 10 years unless a student has completed a degree.

  • Complete RCA Application
  • Pass doctor’s physical within 6 months of class start – Attach Firefighter Candidate Physical Form Provided
  • Fitness requirement. 1.5 mile run in less than 15 minutes, 35 pushups in one minute, and 35 sit-ups in one minute (this is assessed before the RCA course begins).
  • Provide evidence of health insurance during RCA – Provide Evidence of Insurance
  • Valid Driver’s License

If you have questions about the requirements, please contact Bryan Davies at 435-770-1626 or bdavies@btech.edu.

**The physical strength and endurance demands associated with training and on-the-job use and operations of current firefighting equipment include lifting, carrying, and pulling of objects; climbing; crawling; running, and hoisting. Physical agility requires upper body strength, aerobic conditioning, and flexibility. Students will be exposed to dark rooms, confined spaces, and extreme heat and cold.

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