When: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Time: 0830 until finished
Application deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Download the Challenge Exam Application
- Proof of valid Vermont Firefighter I Certification
- Current Adult and Child CPR with AED Certification
- Hazardous Materials Operations Certification that qualifies as current with NFPA 472 or 1072.
- ICS200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (Online Web Based course)
The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions based on the knowledge requirements outlined in the current edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70. Candidates are permitted two attempts at passing the written exam. A second attempt may take place after 14 days but before 60 days of the first attempt and will be conducted at the Vermont Fire Academy in Pittsford.
Challenge Exam Part 2: Practical Skills Exam
The practical skills exam consists of 10 practical skill stations based on the requisite skills outlined in the current edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Candidates must demonstrate satisfactory skill performance in each of these skill stations. Two attempts per skill station are permitted at the initial skills exam. Candidates are permitted one retest opportunity consisting of two additional attempts for stations that are failed plus an additional randomly selected skill station. The retest opportunity must take place after 14 days but before 60 days of the first attempt and will be conducted at the Vermont Fire Academy in Pittsford. If the candidate fails to pass either the previously failed skill station or the additional random skill station, then the challenge process ends.
Firefighter II Certification is granted once a candidate passes both the written and practical skills exams.