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Career Development Timeline
Within the first year of employment, all city firefighters must achieve their National Professional Qualifications Certification as Firefighter I and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. 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, Relief Driver 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 Fire Marshal's Office 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 National Registry AEMT 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 Captain Promotional Process
After 7 Years
- If Captain for 1 year, can participate in Assistant Chief Promotional Process
Possible Career Paths
Fire Marshal's Office Firefighter, Firefighter Engineer: Lateral to Fire Prevention Specialist Lieutenant: Inspector I and II, Fire Investigator, Fire Safety Educator, Arson Investigator Captain: Deputy Fire Marshal Assistant Chief: Fire Marshal | Training Division Firefighter, Firefighter Engineer: Fire Department Instructor, Adjunct Recruit Instructor, EMT Instructor Lieutenant: Recruit/General Fire Training, EMS Training Captain: Deputy Training Officer Assistant Chief: Training Officer |