Training
Many training and certification classes are offered for free at MCFR
Headquarters at night on six week cycles.
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Support Level Firefighters are trained to drive emergency
vehicles and assist career firefighters with brush fires and
exterior attacks. These volunteers take 60-hours of entry level
classes but do not enter burning buildings.
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Combat Firefighters take 220 hours of classes which include not
only the basics but also the National Fire Protection
Association Firefighting I class. These firefighters enter
burning buildings and assist career personnel with interior
attacks.
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State Certified Firefighters take more than 500 hours of classes
including National Fire Protection Association Firefighting I
and II. They also take additional classes in emergency medical
services. All of MCFR's full-time firefighters are EMTs or
paramedics.
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Volunteer Incentive Programs
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Respond to a minimum of 33% of station calls each quarter not to
exceed 30 calls
- Train a minimum of 12 hours each quarter at their designated
station
- Attend one 30-minute meeting each month
- Receive positive evaluations from station officers
- Volunteer firefighters are eligible to receive a $300
stipend every three months, if they respond to 33% of station
calls and train at least 12 hours each quarter
- When volunteer firefighters complete 60 hours of entry level
classes and become a "Support Level Volunteer Firefighter," they
will receive $100. Then if they take an additional 160 hours of
classes and become a "Combat Volunteer Firefighter," they will
receive another $150
- When volunteer firefighters take additional certification
classes, they also receive $3.00 per class hour
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