For those that think an 18 week academy is short, know that the training doesn’t end there. Recruits go from an INTENSE academy to 3 “rotations” at different stations to finish off the year-long probation. Each station trains and evaluates them on various skills, their ability, their knowledge, their attitude, etc. They learn hands on with a variety of “instructors”, which greatly expands their firefighting IQ overall.
Recently joined the Fire Explorers for this department and gotta say I love the instructors and drills we’ve gotten to do, and I’m excited for the first day I get to have for this department when I finish the academy in the future.
Great to hear! We are fortunate to have such dedicated leaders administering that program. Keep that positive attitude, and we will be seeing you in a fire academy someday.
You know when I was younger my Uncle Dave use to work on all firetrucks with in United States. He would travel alot and was always recommended cause his work was A+. I was always curious and fascinated on the inside of the trucks. So while he was working on them I would be inside the trucks turning on the sirens, honking the horn, few of the firefighters would see me and be like Hey Bud When are You Gonna Join The Crew.. Always wanted to be apart of a 2nd family who saved people and the community. I was never able to join the military cause of my up bringing and this was my first choice. So becoming Firefighter was the next best thing in heart. But this will always be a memory to me definitely. May even consider joining the crew one day believe it or not. 💪👨🚒 God Bless
Make the window a door !! If your gonna go in then you need to get out !! I know it’s different here in NYC but you never want to escape a room with a 1/4 open window nor does the 10-45...All respect to the brothers ..everyone is different and our goals are the same.
No need to do that kind of destruction to a home on a welfare check. The Police Department only needed us to gain entry for them. This was not a fire call. The crews did a great job entering through a window and then opening the door from the inside. Thanks for the comment, however.
18 weeks? That's a long time but the training help. I recently join my career/volunteer department In Mississippi. And our academy is 6 weeks, and I’m going to be a Volunteer Firefighter & Emergency Medical Responder, while still in high school.
@@OfficialChrisBreezy oh and if you want to be an officer you must have a bachelor's degree in law from a college, do a 4-year academy specifically for forming officers, and also one year probationary.
I work for keystone fire in oklahoma. between mannford and sandsprings. 30 minutes west of tulsa. about and hour and a half from OKC. Been in the fire service since I was 16 years old (19 now). I will be nationally certified as an EMT if I pass my practical exam Wednesday.
That's fantastic! Thank you for choosing to serve others. If you're interested in employment with OKCFD, please visit www.JoinOKCFire.com for more information. We will be taking applications again sometime in 2021.
I like all the videos okc fire puts out but I think on this video the music should have been a little quieter and the voices louder as I cannot hear what they were saying in the beginning of the video
Really? In the Marine Corps we always made sure privates ate first and officers were the last. Maybe we have a different idea of selfless and servant leadership though
I think the video should of been a little bit longer and more talking about what's the next step after graduating from the academy. It might help attract more comments and more people joining the academy
For those that think an 18 week academy is short, know that the training doesn’t end there. Recruits go from an INTENSE academy to 3 “rotations” at different stations to finish off the year-long probation. Each station trains and evaluates them on various skills, their ability, their knowledge, their attitude, etc. They learn hands on with a variety of “instructors”, which greatly expands their firefighting IQ overall.
I hear from veteran firefighters that there is ALWAYS something to learn, even after the probationary period
1st day on the job and out the academy and they hitch a Capt to you and follow you around with a camera...sounds fun
Recently joined the Fire Explorers for this department and gotta say I love the instructors and drills we’ve gotten to do, and I’m excited for the first day I get to have for this department when I finish the academy in the future.
Great to hear! We are fortunate to have such dedicated leaders administering that program. Keep that positive attitude, and we will be seeing you in a fire academy someday.
Thank you and God Bless to all who do and have done this service! May Our Lord be with you each always and eternity!🙏🏼❤️🙌🏼✝️
Thanks Dave for putting in the time. Nice video.
You know when I was younger my Uncle Dave use to work on all firetrucks with in United States. He would travel alot and was always recommended cause his work was A+. I was always curious and fascinated on the inside of the trucks. So while he was working on them I would be inside the trucks turning on the sirens, honking the horn, few of the firefighters would see me and be like
Hey Bud When are You Gonna Join The Crew.. Always wanted to be apart of a 2nd family who saved people and the community. I was never able to join the military cause of my up bringing and this was my first choice. So becoming Firefighter was the next best thing in heart. But this will always be a memory to me definitely. May even consider joining the crew one day believe it or not.
💪👨🚒 God Bless
15 firefighters stand around a house waiting on the boot. That's about right. Nice job capturing the real FD.
What a great human being.
How bad is probationary year? My last probationary period at a fire dept I worked previously was terrible..
18 weeks? Damn I wish my academy was that short
Bob Dylan right bro! This week coming up will be my 18th week. We still have 8 weeks left.
My academy was 11 months.
Mines was 6months
Cj Mcgarner deadass same
@@cjmcgarner3605 Not bad compared to mine 10 months with 2 weeks off total.
Make the window a door !! If your gonna go in then you need to get out !! I know it’s different here in NYC but you never want to escape a room with a 1/4 open window nor does the 10-45...All respect to the brothers ..everyone is different and our goals are the same.
No need to do that kind of destruction to a home on a welfare check. The Police Department only needed us to gain entry for them. This was not a fire call. The crews did a great job entering through a window and then opening the door from the inside. Thanks for the comment, however.
Oklahoma City Fire Department agree
Should have read the subject better ...all good
18 weeks? That's a long time but the training help. I recently join my career/volunteer department In Mississippi. And our academy is 6 weeks, and I’m going to be a Volunteer Firefighter & Emergency Medical Responder, while still in high school.
in Brazil it's 16 months + two year probationary
hahahahhaha
@@joaomanuelveloso2 16 months + 2 years? I would stop been a firefighter 😂
@@OfficialChrisBreezy all firefighters get out with full rescue squad training, emt, fire and water rescue, as well as aerial based rescue.
@@OfficialChrisBreezy oh and if you want to be an officer you must have a bachelor's degree in law from a college, do a 4-year academy specifically for forming officers, and also one year probationary.
@@joaomanuelveloso2 Damn that along time for those people in Brazil. I’m glad my academy is 6 weeks and that’s a month.
I work for keystone fire in oklahoma. between mannford and sandsprings. 30 minutes west of tulsa. about and hour and a half from OKC. Been in the fire service since I was 16 years old (19 now).
I will be nationally certified as an EMT if I pass my practical exam Wednesday.
That's fantastic! Thank you for choosing to serve others. If you're interested in employment with OKCFD, please visit www.JoinOKCFire.com for more information. We will be taking applications again sometime in 2021.
Keep up the good work
Just joined fire explorers for this department first meeting was good not gonna lie and I want to become a firefighter when i get older
That's fantastic! You'll gain valuable insight as an explorer. Soak up all the knowledge you can.
@@okcfd I will try my best!! Go get em brothers!!!
Nice!
Cheryl b24 love ❤
Good job. Carry on
Nice young man,good luck
What time do you guys do shift change?
7 a.m.
I was wondering do I need to have a driver license during fire academy ?
Yes
At least you put him at 25.. he will learn fast at a hot house
I like all the videos okc fire puts out but I think on this video the music should have been a little quieter and the voices louder as I cannot hear what they were saying in the beginning of the video
Yeah
"Police need to be at the academy longer"
Firefighters: 👀 *70% volunteer* . *18 weeks at the academy*
No no rookie, end of the chow line!
Really? In the Marine Corps we always made sure privates ate first and officers were the last. Maybe we have a different idea of selfless and servant leadership though
I think the video should of been a little bit longer and more talking about what's the next step after graduating from the academy. It might help attract more comments and more people joining the academy
0:35 Red eyes lol
18 weeks is short AF.
Quick learners...
Adam
Why is there a girl in that firehouse?
To ride the boys
Yea he is the rookie so he dies all the time kids
You're white 👏👏👏
Do you learn how to abandon your injured citizens in this training?