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To Qualify As A Member Of The Potsdam Fire Department You Must
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1. - Acquire and complete membership application
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2. - Be at least 17 years of age. *** All 17 year olds must provide signed parental authorization form. ***
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3. - Reside in the fire protection area for at least 6 months before submitting application* |
4. - Be in good mental and physical health |
5. - Pass physical screening provided at no charge by Potsdam Fire Department |
6. - Attend a minimum of 7 out of 14 meetings per department fiscal year |
7. - Attend a minimum of 4 department training sessions or 1 NYS training course |
8. - Provide a minimum of 85 total hours of service per department fiscal year |
9. - Provide a minimum of 35 hours of emergency response activity |
10. - Complete Basic Firefighter Training within one year of acceptance |
* Residency requirement is waived if applicant has previous fire service experience and provides a letter of recommendation from their department or is a student currently enrolled at Clarkson University or Potsdam State University. |