Firefighter

Exam

No exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

None

Background check

Felony convictions prohibited

<p>Firefighters control and extinguish fires, protect life and property, and maintain equipment as volunteers or paid employees of a city, township, state, or federal government. Required cCertification applies to full-time career firefighters who are employed as a member of a fire department. There are no state training or certification requirements for call or volunteer firefighters.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 21-P:12-a; Administrative Rules Chapter Fire 100-900</p> <p><strong>Certification Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li> <li>Must be of good character</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalent</li> <li>Must pass medical and physical fitness requirements</li> <li>Background check &ndash; no felony convictions</li> <li>Must pass an oral interview</li> <li>Complete a program of fire training within the first year of hire as a career firefighter</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp; Physical agility test and written exam (general knowledge)</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;Not required</p> <p><strong>Fees</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Firefighter I and II Certification: $5,000</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;Permitted, with individual review of out-of-state credentials</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>