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Firefighter/EMTs hold an important place among this City’s first responders. Firefighters offer a high level of skill and ability, providing life-saving services to the citizens and visitors of the City of Chicago everyday.  \nAs a Firefighter/EMT candidate, you are encouraged to prepare both mentally and physically for the Fire Academy. Adequate preparation will enhance your probability for success, both as a candidate in the Academy and as a Firefighter/EMT serving the City of Chicago.  \nThis guide is intended to provide you an overview of what to expect during your tenure at the Fire Academy. This guide also suggests you engage in a physical conditioning program to prepare for the physical demands of Academy training and the firefighter position. Participation in the suggested training program is strictly voluntary.  \nWe hope you take this opportunity to prepare for your entrance into the Fire Academy, and we thank you for your interest in the Firefighter/EMT candidate position.  \nSincerely,  \nJose A. Santiago  \nFire Commissioner  \nChicago Fire Department  \n2  \nDisclaimer  \nThis manual provides information on what to expect if you are admitted into the Chicago Fire Department Academy as a Firefighter/EMT candidate. It also contains information on how to prepare physically and academically for Academy training. It is strongly recommended that you review this manual in advance of your entrance into the Academy and take any actions that you anticipate would increase your probability of success as a Firefighter/EMT candidate. Participation in this program is strictly voluntary.  \nNothing in this manual is intended to create any property interests in any job or position for any applicant. This manual is intended as a guide and does not contain all applicable Academy requirements. It is the responsibility of each applicant hired into the Chicago Fire Department Academy to review and comply with all Academy requirements. The requirements of Academy training may change from time to time. The requirements provided while at the Academy and the Department policies in place at the time of your training shall prevail over any conflicting requirements set forth in this manual.  \nThe City of Chicago and its elected officials, officers, agents and employees deny and disclaim any responsibility to any person or party for any injury, damage, loss and/or death arising in anyway from use of this manual or any information contained in this manual.  \nIndividuals participating in a physical conditioning program should be medically fit. If you have any questions or doubts about your medical fitness to perform a physical conditioning program, you are encouraged to consult a physician before beginning the program. You should stop the program and consult a physician if you experience any of the following conditions:  \n􀂷 Unexplained chest pain  \n􀂷 Loss of Consciousness  \n􀂷 Loss of balance due to dizziness  \n􀂷 Recent injury resulting in bone, joint or muscle problem  \n􀂷 Current prescribed drug that inhibits physical activity  \n􀂷 Onset of angina or angina-like symptoms  \n􀂷 Signs of poor perfusion: light headedness, confusion, ataxia, pallor, cyanosis, nausea, or cold clammy skin  \n􀂷 Any other painful or abnormal physical sensation  \n3  \nTHE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT ACADEMY TRAINING PROGRAM  \nThe Fire Academy is a full-time, six month program. The first three months of training will focus on EMT training and physical training. The second three months of training will focus on Firefighter training, as well as physical training.  \nAcademy classes usually start at 8:00 a. m. and conclude at approximately 4:00 p. m., although the e","cbCaituxikL2zIJI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaituxikL2zIJI","pdf",2647863,53,"English","# Letter from the Fire Commissioner\n# Disclaimer\n# The Chicago Fire Department Academy Training Program\n## Fire Academy training schedule and structure\n## Candidate rules and eligibility\n# Physical Conditioning\n## Conditioning activities and expectations\n## Physical Fitness Performance Sequence","[{\"question\":\"What is the overall purpose of the Firefighter/EMT Applicant Preparation Guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide explains what to expect after admission to the Fire Academy and provides recommendations for preparing physically and academically for training.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is the Chicago Fire Department Fire Academy program, and how is it divided?\",\"answer\":\"The Academy is a full-time six-month program: the first three months focus on EMT and physical training, and the second three months focus on Firefighter training plus physical training.\"},{\"question\":\"What physical conditioning activities and fitness assessments are required or recommended?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates participate in physical conditioning activities about two hours, four to five times per week, including drills such as stair climbing, running, core training, push-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, and burpees. 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