Contact Us: 201 East Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804-646-2500 Email: fire@richmondgov.com Training Training Program Basic Fire Recruit - 18 Weeks Week 1 Human Resource Orientation Administrative Housekeeping CPR Safety Week 2 - Week 5 Emergency Medical Technician Training Week 6 Sexual Harassment/EEO Safety Presentation Personal/Protection Equipment Fire Department Organization Fire Behavior Fire Extinguishers Week 7 Tools & Appliances Fire Scene Lighting Apparatus Response Ropes and Knots Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Week 8 Ground Ladders Fire Hose Week 9 Forcible Entry Rescue Week 10 Ventilation Water Supply Fire Streams Sprinkler Systems Foam Fire Streams Basic Foam Course Ground Cover Fires Week 11 Public Fire Education Fire Alarms and Communication Building Construction Salvage and Overhaul Week 12 (Burn Week) Vehicle Fires Structure Fires Night Structure Fire Week 13 Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Week 14 Customer Service (EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operation Course) Week 15 Hydraulics, Mathematical Formulas and Pump Operaton Week 16 Practical Exercises Pump Operations at Draft and Hydrant Week 17 Operation Aerial Ladder Quint Operations Practical Exercises Week 18 Review Skills Evaluations Final Exam Fire fighter I Test Fire fighter II Test Training Academy Cleanup Recruit Graduation Back to Training Page Back to Training Activities Page   900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804)646-7000 Contact Us.   ©2000-2009 City of Richmond, Virginia. All rights reserved. Privacy, Disclaimer & Terms.