Call Hire

		Call Firefighter Employment Information

		Pre Employment Requirements
	1	Must have high school diploma or equivalent
	2	Must have a valid Drivers License
	3	Must complete an application. Applications are available at the Central Fire Station located at 37 Wakefield Street.
	4	Must live within a 15 mile radius of central fire station
	5	Must pass an application review. Preference will be given to resident applications who are currently certified to the State of NH Firefighter Level 1 A&B
	6	Must be able to pass a background check.

		Employment Requirements.
	1	Must pay a yearly: $6 to the New Hampshire State Retirement System
	2	Must pay a yearly $15 to the NHSFA
		Supplied Equipment
		The Rochester Fire Department issues all protective clothing except boots. Each call force member is required to purchase their own NFPA approved boots.

		Training Requirements
		Training classes are held once a month. Training scheduled is posted for the year on the fire department web page, and a copy is given to each employee.
		Training Schedule
		Call Force Pay
		All Rochester Call Firefighters receive a yearly stipend for their services. This stipend is made in two payments one in June and the other in December.
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