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In addition to classroom learning, recruits participate in rigorous physical fitness training, practical scenarios, continuous testing and evaluation, and acquire real-life experience through controlled house burns.
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Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue | 20665 SW Blanton St. Aloha, OR 97007 | Tel. 503-649-8577 Fax. 503-642-4814 |
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Once
hired, a new Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighter enters an
intense three-month Recruit Academy. New firefighters are trained in:
Upon
completion of the academy, firefighters are assigned to a station and
begin working with a Field Training Officer. Recruit firefighters
must successfully complete three benchmark tests and demonstrate competency
in fire and EMS skills before completing their one-year probation.