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What is the responsibility of recruits regarding their personal protective gear?
What is the responsibility of recruits regarding their personal protective gear?
What is the consequence of missing more than 10% of academy training for off-duty reasons?
What is the consequence of missing more than 10% of academy training for off-duty reasons?
Battalion 9 has _ stations.
Battalion 9 has _ stations.
Battalion 7 has _ stations.
Battalion 7 has _ stations.
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Battalion 2 has _ stations.
Battalion 2 has _ stations.
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Battalion 4 has _ stations.
Battalion 4 has _ stations.
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Battalion 3 has _ stations.
Battalion 3 has _ stations.
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Battalion 1 has _ stations.
Battalion 1 has _ stations.
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Battalion 5 has _ stations.
Battalion 5 has _ stations.
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The Training and Safety Division also falls under the Administrative Division
The Training and Safety Division also falls under the Administrative Division
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What is the passing score for written exams?
What is the passing score for written exams?
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What is the service area of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue?
What is the service area of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue?
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Battalion 10 has _ stations.
Battalion 10 has _ stations.
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How long does the academy last?
How long does the academy last?
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When was Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue created?
When was Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue created?
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What is the consequence of missing 10% of academy training for on-duty reasons?
What is the consequence of missing 10% of academy training for on-duty reasons?
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What is the minimum requirement for protective clothing during practical sessions?
What is the minimum requirement for protective clothing during practical sessions?
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How many attempts do recruits have to pass written exams?
How many attempts do recruits have to pass written exams?
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How many fire stations does Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue operate out of?
How many fire stations does Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue operate out of?
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Can the calendar outlining daily material be subject to change?
Can the calendar outlining daily material be subject to change?
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What is the work week for recruits?
What is the work week for recruits?
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What is the protocol for backing up an apparatus?
What is the protocol for backing up an apparatus?
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What is the grading system for performance assessments?
What is the grading system for performance assessments?
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Which division of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue is responsible for plans review, inspections, and educational programs?
Which division of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue is responsible for plans review, inspections, and educational programs?
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What is the consequence for tardiness?
What is the consequence for tardiness?
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What is the requirement for personal protective equipment (PPE) during practical sessions?
What is the requirement for personal protective equipment (PPE) during practical sessions?
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What is the requirement for facial hair during the academy?
What is the requirement for facial hair during the academy?
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How many opportunities do recruits have to pass each performance assessment?
How many opportunities do recruits have to pass each performance assessment?
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What is the requirement for EMT and CPR certification for recruits?
What is the requirement for EMT and CPR certification for recruits?
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What is the responsibility of the Arson Task Force in Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue?
What is the responsibility of the Arson Task Force in Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue?
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When are recruits eligible for sick/vacation time?
When are recruits eligible for sick/vacation time?
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What policy must recruits adhere to during the academy?
What policy must recruits adhere to during the academy?
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What is the top priority during both classroom and practical sessions?
What is the top priority during both classroom and practical sessions?
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How many emergency incidents does Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue respond to within their service area?
How many emergency incidents does Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue respond to within their service area?
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Can national certifying agencies dictate a different passing score for written exams?
Can national certifying agencies dictate a different passing score for written exams?
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What time must recruits report for duty?
What time must recruits report for duty?
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What must recruits do with injuries?
What must recruits do with injuries?
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Which division of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue is responsible for recruitment, staffing, and legal issues?
Which division of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue is responsible for recruitment, staffing, and legal issues?
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How much notice must be given for absences?
How much notice must be given for absences?
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What happens if a recruit fails a performance assessment three times?
What happens if a recruit fails a performance assessment three times?
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What is included in the physical fitness program?
What is included in the physical fitness program?
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How are program evaluations given to recruits?
How are program evaluations given to recruits?
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What is the purpose of the physical fitness program?
What is the purpose of the physical fitness program?
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What is the circuit course composed of?
What is the circuit course composed of?
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What are the core values that recruits are expected to uphold in Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue?
What are the core values that recruits are expected to uphold in Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue?
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What does the confined space crawl involve?
What does the confined space crawl involve?
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Which section of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue provides logistical support for the department?
Which section of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue provides logistical support for the department?
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What is the consequence of receiving disciplinary action?
What is the consequence of receiving disciplinary action?
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What is the task of the hose pull station?
What is the task of the hose pull station?
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How should recruits prepare for each day's material?
How should recruits prepare for each day's material?
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What kind of services does Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue provide?
What kind of services does Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue provide?
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What is the focus of the training?
What is the focus of the training?
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Study Notes
- The Recruit Training Academy is located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- The academy prepares recruits for a career as a firefighter with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
- The academy lasts 12 weeks, with a 48-hour work week.
- Recruits must report for duty on time and adhere to all rules and regulations.
- Tardiness is unacceptable and may result in dismissal.
- Mandatory attendance is required, and excessive absences may result in dismissal.
- Recruits are not eligible for sick/vacation time until their third month of employment.
- Personal appearance and grooming must be professional.
- Injuries must be immediately reported to the academy coordinator or lead instructor.
- The academy facilities are shared with administrative staff and the parking area is designated for recruits.
- Recruits must park in designated area and keep areas clean and orderly.
- Training grounds include various practical sessions and off-site sessions.
- Recruits are issued personal protective gear and must care for it.
- Safety is a top priority and all members must promote it.
- Recruits must have valid driver's license and current CPR certification.
- Written exams and practical performance assessments are required.
- Recruits may receive disciplinary action for various reasons.
- No cell phones or smart watches allowed in certain areas.
- Physical fitness program includes various components and daily exercise prescription.
- Job specificity training pushes recruits to work through physical limitations.
- The training focuses on retaining cognitive function, mental acuity, and fine motor skills under stress.
- Benefits include increased aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and endurance.
- The circuit course consists of eight job-related stations.
- Recruits wear personal protective equipment and SCBA.
- Instructors supervise and assist at stations.
- Stations include ladder lift, high rise pack carry, hose hoist, ceiling breach, confined space crawl, Keiser force machine, dummy drag, and hose pull.
- Tasks include lifting, carrying, hoisting, crawling, hitting, and pulling.
- The hose pull requires pulling a charged 1.75" hose line a distance of 200 feet.
- The confined space crawl involves crawling through a 25' culvert pipe.
- The training takes place in a tower.
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