Description
Control and extinguish fires, protect life and property, and maintain equipment as volunteers or paid employees of city, township, state or federal government. Certification applies to full-time career firefighters who are employed as a member of a fire department providing fire service to the general public as their principal source of income and who perform fire, rescue, or related duties for $20,000 or more in any given consecutive twelve month period; or who have been assigned to work on a permanent basis the number of hours per week established by the hiring authority as a full work week.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 21-P:12-a; Administrative Rules Chapter Fire 100 - 900 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
DIVISION OF FIRE STANDARDS AND TRAINING AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
New Hampshire Department of Safety
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03305
Physical Location: 222 Sheep Davis Road, Concord, NH |
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| phone |
(603) 271-2661 |
| fax |
(603) 271-1091 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/trainingcert |
| contact person |
Dennis C. Rosolen, Bureau Chief |
| e-mail |
drosolen@safety.state.nh.us |
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Certification Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be of good character
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must pass medical and physical fitness requirements
- Background check—no felony convictions
- Must pass an oral interview
- Complete a program of fire training within the first year of hire as a career firefighter
Examination
- Physical agility test
- Written exam (general knowledge)
Continuing Education
Fees
| Recruit School for Level I and Level II Certification and Certified Career Firefighters |
$4,500.00 |
Reciprocity: Permitted, with individual review of out-of-state credentials
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 1,400
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 33-2011.01 Municipal Fire Fighters; 33-2011.02 Forest Fire Fighters
Related Training: Fire Science/Firefighting
Further Information*
National Volunteer Fire Council
1050 17th Street NW, Suite 490
Washington DC 20036
phone: (202) 887-5700
web: <www.nvfc.org>
US Fire Administration
16825 S. Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg MD 21727
phone: (301) 447-1000
web: <www.usfa.dhs.gov>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
