The USPSTF considers the following methods to be acceptable screening tests for colorectal cancer: High-sensitivity fecal occult blood tests (FOBT). Both polyps and colorectal cancers can bleed, and FOBT checks for tiny amounts of blood in feces (stool) that cannot be seen visually.
3. If the date of completion of the Georgia Basic Firefighter Training Course is in excess of 60 months or prior to 07/01/2004, (which ever is the lesser), the candidate must: a. Present proof of an average of 24 hours per year of accepted Firefighter training. OR b. Present documentation to the Georgia Firefighter Review Committee requesting acceptance recommendation through a combination of training and/or experience as a Firefighter. Option B: 1. Completed training as determined by the Georgia Firefighter Review
Why do firefighters work 24-hour shifts? Firefighters work 24-hour shifts, because unlike police, firefighters cannot go out and perform training, inspections etc. during the nighttime. It would take more firefighters to cover 8 hour shifts. Firefighters at Davenport work a 56 hour work week and the 24 hour shift allows this. This type of schedule is the most cost-effective work schedule to provide fire protection and is the most common.