Firefighters of America

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The writer of this paper details the workings of a paid fire department compared to a volunteer based unit. This paper cites the vast differences in entrance requirements, certification, physical training and hiring procedures in both organizations. This paper also discusses many of the positive aspects of volunteer firefighters as well as the dangers and risks involved in employing untrained volunteers who lack the formal training required of their paid counterparts.

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"Both types of departments also generally require obtaining a Basic Emergency Medical Technician license, including defibrillator training and certification. For paid firefighters, it is generally expected that firefighters will have this licensure upon hire; volunteers are generally given approximately 24 months from their date of selection. Moreover, both types of departments expect firefighters to satisfactorily complete the Drivers Training Certification, which grants authorization to drive fire department apparatus. This certification is usually granted by the chief of the department, and is usually required during the probationary period."

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