Within the first year of employment, all city firefighters must achieve their National Professional Qualifications Certification as Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced. In the year that follows, individuals must successfully complete the MFD Relief Driver I Program. In addition to learning fireground hydraulics, pump theory and pumping apparatus operations, RD I Candidates must pass a street and map test. Many find this task daunting since the City of Marietta has over 1,000 streets, but with rare exception, most rise to the challenge and pass.

For individuals with the ambition and drive to succeed, there are several paths a promotion can create. In addition to Fire Suppression, other paths include opportunities in the Prevention Division and the Training Division. See the table below for a quick look at career opportunities with our department.

Requirements

Within First Year

• NPQ FF I and EMT-A Certification
• NPQ Hazardous Materials-Operations

Within First Two Years

• Successful Completion of Relief Driver I Program (Marietta City Street Test and Pumping Apparatus Operator Program) 

Promotional Opportunities

After 4 Years

• If Relief Driver I Certified for 1+ year, can participate in Firefighter Engineer Promotional Process

After 5 Years

• If Firefighter Engineer for 1 year, can participate in Lieutenant Promotional Process

After 6 Years

• If Lieutenant for 1 year, can participate in Station Commander Promotional Process

After 7 Years

• If Station Commander for 1 year, can participate in Assitant Chief Promotional Process

Possible Career Paths