BRATTLEBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING

The Brattleboro Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of entry level firefighter. Minimum requirements are FF 1, EMR, and CPAT within 6 months of hire.​ Because of this change in requirements, we have put together a short presentation about our department, the application process, and the probationary period. If you think some members of your department would benefit from this, we would appreciate 15 minutes of your time at your next drill or meeting night to present our info and answer any questions. I can be reached at 802-254-4831 or abaldwin@brattleboro.org

We will also be holding the same presentation at our Central Station on Wednesday, August 26th at 1730 hours. People interested in attending are asked to contact the station or email me at the above email in order to ensure proper social distancing requirements are met. 

Application instructions and a full job description can be found at www.brattleboro.org. 

Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator

Vermont Fire Academy Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator Program Announcement 

Program: Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator (PADO)

Location: Putney Fire Department

Orientation Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Registration Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2020

Time: Weeknight class time: 1800 - 2200 

      Weekend class time: 0800 - 1700

               ****Tentative Program Schedule****

Attendance at every class meeting is mandatory for successful completion of this program.

This program presents general principles of pump operation, along with the application of those principles wherever feasible. Guides driver/operators in the proper operation and care of apparatus. Overview of the qualities and skills needed by a driver/operator, safe driving techniques, types of pumping apparatus, positioning apparatus to maximize efficiency and water supply, fire pump theory and operation, hydraulic calculations, water supply considerations, relay pumping principles, water shuttle procedures, foam system operation, and apparatus maintenance and testing.  addresses the pumper operator skills needed to move water from a pressurized hydrant or static source to the fireground. Rural water supply techniques, concepts dealing with static water sources and moving the water to the fireground by pumper relay or tanker shuttle are presented and hands-on job skills are practiced. Large diameter hose equipment and techniques are discussed and included in practical activities.

Although Emergency Vehicle Driver Training is a required component of this program, driving skills will have to be validated by the Chief or designated Training Officer of your home fire department in order to complete this program.

  • PADO Module 1: Emergency Vehicle Operations and the Operator (19 hours): Includes Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, National Traffic Incident Management, and Basic Fireground Functions.

  • PADO Module 2: Fire Streams and Hydraulics (15 hours)

  • PADO Module 3: Fire Pump Positioning, Theory, and Operating (15 hours)

  • PADO Module 4: Water Supply Practices (12 hours)

Prerequisites: Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, be affiliated with a fire department, and possess a valid driver's license. 

To register, download the Admission Application, fill it out and return it to the Vermont Fire Academy by the registration deadline. Priority will go to Vermont Firefighters. The class minimum is 5 students and the class maximum is 12 students.

Apparatus Requirements: Students will be required to bring pumping apparatus from their home department for practical exercises. This must be arranged with your Chief of Department prior to enrolling in the program.   

ALL DAY SEMINAR

New Date in September. If you registered for the canceled May 2nd date, please register again for September. As of July 1, 2020 this seminar is still on for September 26, 2020

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SULLIVAN FIRE/RESCUE FUND RAISER

Do you want to support your local businesses and help out the Sullivan Fire Company? There is a way to make this happen. The Sullivan Fire Company began the year trying to solicit donations for their third annual October calendar raffle, but with the economic impact due to the covid-19 pandemic, they are facing a major shortfall. Businesses have also been hit hard and are doing their best to get by.

Here's where you can help... You can support your favorite local restaurant or business by purchasing a gift card, gift certificate, or promissory note of service, valued at $10 or more. Then in turn help the Sullivan Fire Company by donating those items to be prizes for their October calendar raffle. This gives store owners the revenue they need and the donations Sullivan Fire Company requires for their raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to support the operations of the Sullivan Fire Department.

To turn in donated items, please mail them to Sullivan Fire Company 440 Center Street Sullivan New Hampshire 03445.

Alternatively if you would rather schedule a prize pickup time please call the Station at 847-9020, leave a message and someone will call to make arrangements. We ask that all donations be to the station by June 24th. Prizes should be able to fit in an envelope, and we ask that they be family appropriate, (please no Alcohol, Tobacco, controlled substance, or adult entertainment oriented). Lastly our raffle is held for the entire month of October so winners need to be able to redeem prizes at least until the end of the year if they must have an expiration date.
From everyone at Sullivan Fire Company, stay safe, stay healthy and thank you for supporting two organizations in one.