All members must successfully complete Entry Level Fire Fighter 1 (60 hours of class) and be state certified (36 hours of class) within 2 years of joining the BFD. Some details are as follows:
- The classes typically meet one night a week for 3 hours.
- Classes are provided by the local technical college and may be housed at local departments (Brillion, Reedsville, Hilbert, etc.)
- All expenses are covered by the Department