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Alabama Fire College
Fire Fighter I/II Recruit School
General Information
You must complete a registration form
(pdf) and other required forms (Notice
of Employment (pdf) and
Physical Statement
(pdf) and
CPAT
Verification Form. Listed below is a price
list for books and clothing. Please note when using a purchase order
number, you will need to have separate numbers for Shelton State Bookstore
and the Alabama Fire College.
Shelton
State Bookstore
(Prices are subject to change – call 1-800-538-0762)
IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th edition $40.00
AFC T-Shirts $12.75
AFC Shorts $12.30
AFC Sweatpants $13.70
AFC Sweatshirt $10.45
Please note the following policy requirements regarding Recruit Training
Schools conducted in Tuscaloosa.
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Candidate
Physical Ability Test: As prescribed by NFPA 1201, job-related physical
performance requirements shall be used to select candidates. Therefore, the
firefighter candidate shall successfully complete the Fire Service Join
Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative Program – Candidate Physical
Ability Test (CPAT) prior to entering a minimum standards course for Fire
Fighter I. For information on orientation and testing for CPAT,
contact Kevin Pate, Chief of Training at 205.391.3741.
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Orientation: Due to the number of individual departments represented in
the school, please submit an affidavit attesting to no less than two (2)
hours of instruction on your department rules and regulations for each
student.
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Academic
Testing: The student must pass each end-of-subject exam with a minimum
score of 70%. One (1) make-up exam will be allowed per subject up to three
(3) subjects. Failure of more than three (3) end-of-subject exams will be
grounds for dismissal as student is displaying inability to comprehend
subject material or has a lack of interest.
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Practical
Exams: Each student must successfully complete ALL practical evolutions
required.
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Test
Material: Each student must have a copy of IFSTA Essentials of Fire
Fighting, 4th edition and Emergency Care and
Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 8th edition.
- Daily
physical training will be required: White AFC t-shirts and red AFC
shorts for warm days and red sweats for cold days are required. These can
be purchased from the Shelton State Community College Bookstore. The
student will need a good pair of running shoes, preferably white or black. Purchasing more than one outfit is recommended.
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Tardiness will not be tolerated during school.
Students are
required to bring their own NFPA approved turnout great, SCBA and PASS
device for training sessions.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Required Classroom
Attire: Department Uniform
Required Graduation Attire:
Department Class A Uniform
For additional
information, please call, write or email
Kevin Pate, Chief of
Training at 205.391.3741, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.
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