Recruitment Information

Due to the need to respond to calls for service, members must have a valid driver's license to drive any of the fire department apparatuses. 

Yes, you must be able to pass a drug test to be a member of the fire department.

Yes, there is a one-year probationary period that each firefighter must complete. This probationary period is broken up into two 6-month periods, The first 6 months is to see if the fire department is a right fit for you; the second 6-month period will begin some of your initial training.

To be a member of Carsonville Fire & Rescue you must complete and maintain your EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) and FF1 & FF2 (Firefighter 1 & 2) Certifications; the department pays for this training. All members must respond to at least 15% of all calls per calendar year and complete 24 hours of training. Meeting these requirements qualifies members for retirement for that year, after 5 years of service.

Yes, background checks are required. 

No. If after the probationary period, you decide that the fire department is a good fit for you, we will send you to the required classes to get certified as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and attain Fire Fighter I & II certification. These classes will be paid for by the department, and mileage will be reimbursed to you if you have to travel in your personal vehicle to the class sites.

EMR certification requires 40 hours of class time. Fire Fighter I & II requires 120 hours of class time. This will be spread over a two-year period.