Basic Firefighter training classes are held on weeknights, weekends, and some are even offered during the day. All new members are given a pager for notification and other equipment. Although new members will not be permitted to enter a burning building or assigned certain tasks, they are permitted to ride the apparatus to calls. Members will be assigned duties at the scene depending on there ability and their progress. All members are asked to do only what they are comfortable in doing.
Many members prefer to stay outside the building and assist with exterior operations.