Apprentice Programs
Promotional Positions
After completing and becoming a journey-level Firefighter, some participating departments offer further positions such as Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, and/or Fire Officer
GI Bill Acceptance
Military service creditation is accepted, please contact https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
Earn a Bachelor's Degree
Bates Technical College offers a program for apprentices and students to earn a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Public Safety
Overview of Academics
After your step-progression to a Journey-level Firefighter, there are further roles that you can obtain depending on your department that offer specialized roles such as:
Looking ahead, the WSFF JATC is committed to expanding opportunities for career growth. We are developing and supporting journey-level upgrade programs for specialized roles in the fire service:
Technical Rescue Technician
Hazardous Materials Technician
Fire Investigator
Paramedic
Chief Officer
More in the future!