Just out of curiosity, because we were discussing this at the fire academy, how is your company's probationary system set up? How long is probation? What requirements must they meet to become regular members? Are they permitted to ride the trucks without permission from an officer? Tell me anything you care to share.
In my company, probation is 6 months, and you must have at least 75% of the Essentials classes from the fire academy completed by the end of those 6 months. Probation can always be extended. To become a regular member, the company votes on you at the monthly meeting. If the result comes back unfavorable, you will no longer be a part of the company. (But if someone feels that it was a wrongful unfavorable vote, things could get ugly, and a revote will occur.) Probies get whatever gear in the closet will fit them. New gear will be ordered after you are voted in as a regular member. For riding the trucks, you don't need direct permission. If there is an empty seat, and nobody else is there to take it, have at it.
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