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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).
First Responder and EMT-Basic. Coursework and training to become an EMT-basic or first responder can generally be completed in as little as three weeks on an accelerated basis. For part-time students, these programs may take around 8-11 weeks to complete. Such programs teach students how to manage respiratory, cardiac and trauma emergencies, as well as assess patient conditions. To become an EMT-intermediate 1985 or 1999, students generally must complete 30-350 hours of training.