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â If you are dedicated, though donât have time to run your EMT training in parallel with your fire training, and assuming you are hired by the department on your first attempt, it will take you 3.5 to 4 years to become a firefighter (though you will be a probationary firefighter after 3 â 3.5 years).
The probationary period for a firefighter recruit is usually 6 months to one year. Of course, working firefighters continue to train-called in-service training-to learn about upgraded equipment and new techniques.In addition, regular testing and evaluations are common.he probationary period for a firefighter recruit is usually 6 months to one year. Of course, working firefighters continue to train-called in-service training-to learn about upgraded equipment and new techniques.