City of Coeur d'Alene
FIRE DEPARTMENT
"City of Excellence"

 INFORMATION:

 · Classes average about 120 hrs over 3- 4 months followed by a National Registry EMT Exam.

· Most fire departments don't offer classes without a post completion commitment as a volunteer following certification.

· Cost can average anywhere from $300.00 to $600.00 per class.

· The CDAFD doesn't offer public classes, only once you've been hired here.

· An EMT certification can help you get hired in many fire departments but you still need to apply and take a competitive civil service exam.

HOW DO I BECOME AN EMT?

OPTION- 1 : North Idaho Workforce Training Center:  
                  EMTB & First Aid, Schedule        Register or call 208-769-3333


OPTION- 2 : Spokane Community College: They run classes each quarter.
                  1-800-248- 5644 extension 8829 or 7034. 

HOW DO I TRANSFER MY EMT FROM ANOTHER STATE TO IDAHO?
See STATE EMS Bureau Web Site.
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or
System Development - Lewiston Office
1118 F Street / PO Box Drawer B
Lewiston, ID  83501
208-799-4390 or 208-799-3308

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer,
you can call Kootenai Fire & Rescue. ( 208-676- 8739 )