What is the process for joining your local fire department? Good question.
Below is the process that applicants follow when joining the Germantown Fire Department.
- Decide if joining the Fire Department is right for you. Again, contact us with any questions you may have. Joining the Germantown Fire Department is a serious life decision.
- Once you have decided to join the Germantown Fire Department, fill out an application by clicking HERE.
- Once your application is reviewed, you will be contacted by a member of the Fire Department.
- Interview with the Fire Chief
- Background Check
- Physical Ability Test
- Medical Check
- Begin attending department training and Firefighter 1 or EMT-Basic classes.
- Start responding to calls as a Firefighter or EMT.
*Some steps may change or be removed depending on the applicants current certifications and qualifications.