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City of Richmond Hill

Skillbridge Firefighter - Job Training Program - Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in Georgia
Job locations
Georgia
Career field
Protective Service
Nearest installation
Fort Stewart

About the program

Firefighter- DoW SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM- City of Richmond Hill, GAAre you a military service member with a desire for a career in firefighting? The Richmond Hill Fire Department is committed to supporting your transition to a career in firefighting at every step of the way. We offer a firefighter certification training program and provide mentoring and job placement support once you're trained up. Continue your leadership mission and learn to continue to serve your community as a First Responder!

Jobs this program prepares you for

JOB SUMMARYThe DoW Skillbridge Program is a vital initiative providing military service members withvaluable civilian training and employment opportunities as they transition out of the military.This training program will prepare a military service member to perform fire suppression and emergency rescue services.Training Program: 13 weeks, Monday-Friday 0800-1600Training Outcomes: NPQ Firefighter 1, NPQ Hazmat Awareness, NPQ Hazmat Operations, and NPQ Firefighter 2 certified

Eligibility & prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• ACTIVE duty military service members MUST be eligible for the DoW SkillBridge Program and qualified for a SkillBridge administrative leave period of up to 180 days.• You may be eligible to participate in the SkillBridge program if you:+ Have 180 days of service (or fewer) remaining prior to your date of military discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active Military service.+ Obtain approval from your unit commander.+ Agree that participation in the DoW SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.+ Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.

Apply online. Visit https://www.richmondhill-ga.gov/Jobs or email hr@richmondhill-ga.gov

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ