All new members voted in by the fire company will be subjected to a Probationary Period for a minimum of one year.  During this period, members will be instructed by the Chief how to complete the minimum mandatory training which includes:  Firefighter-1 and Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations, EMS course, and American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or equivalent courses.

All courses are subject to availability.

To successfully complete the Probationary Period, members must:

• Complete the above training courses with a passing score on all exams
• Complete the New Member Checklist with the Chief and/or Training Officer
• Approved off Probation by a 2/3 vote of the “Class 1 – Active” members at a Company Meeting only after a review and recommendation by the Chief.

At the end of the Probation Period, members will then be eligible for issuance of all Forks Fire District #3 uniforms.