Active Membership

Said member must serve a minimum of one year of probation during which he/she must complete Basic Firefighting Skills or the equivalent thereof. Otherwise, he/she will be dropped from the rolls. The member will be allowed a second year to complete Structural Firefighting Skills and Vehicle Rescue or the equivalent thereof. Waving of the Structural Firefighting requirement can be done with the approval of both the Fire Chief and the Board of Directors. If a probationary member has completed all the required training classes prior to the end of their second year, he/she is eligible for Active membership at that time. If deemed necessary, a member may submit a written request to the Board of Directors stating just cause for an extension of the probation period, not to exceed six (6) months. If approved by the Board, for every month, or portion thereof, of extension granted, an additional five (5) points must be earned beyond the required seventy five (75) points. If a probationary member has not completed their training requirement by the end of their second year, plus any approved extension, he/she will be dropped from the rolls. However, upon being accepted as an Active member, by presenting receipts, a probationary member will be reimbursed 100% of physical, and 50% of background check cost not reimbursed by an insurance company or employer. Probationary members may attend company meetings and serve on committees, but may not make a motion or hold office and have no voting privileges.`