Future O.B. firefighters sought; recruit school starts March 15

Future O.B. firefighters sought; recruit school starts March 15

The Orange Beach Fire Department is looking for motivated, hardworking individuals who are interested in a career in the fire service. The department’s spring recruit school starts March 15. Completion of this 9-week recruit school provides the individual with Firefighter I/II certifications and experience in a career fire department. The only prerequisite required to apply is having an up-to-date CPAT certification. Housing and a stipend are provided for the residents.
The RVFP is designed to give young men and women a boost in pursuing a career in Fire and Emergency Services. Applicants accepted are expected to successfully complete Firefighter I/II training. After successfully completing the training and receiving their Firefighter I/II certification, they will be assigned to a regular shift in the Orange Beach Fire Department, where they will serve alongside the department’s career members working 24-hour shifts performing all the duties of a firefighter, gaining valuable experience and training to prepare individuals for a career with a full-time fire department.
Additionally, individuals will be sent to school to become an EMT or Advanced EMT. Participants can stay in the program for up to two years; a minimum one-year commitment is asked. In exchange for this commitment to the RVFP, participants are provided with lodging and opportunity for additional fire service certifications and a monthly stipend. For more info about qualifications, visit orangebeachal.gov or email Chief Lanford at klanford@orangebeachal .gov.