The recruit academy is a multiple week training and development program designed to prepare the recruit for a successful career in the fire service. Recruits must achieve mastery of skills within the essential functions of firefighting during the academy by demonstrating consistent, competent, and confident completion of the recruit academy with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the District. Recruits in this class and rank work under the direct supervision of the Training Division staff and are in a probationary status. Recruit must be able to perform the essential duties and meet the physical demands and training requirements of the recruit academy. Many of the following essential duties are derived from the standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1001, 2019 Edition. This is in addition to the acceptable and expected practices of the West Metro Fire Protection District. All duties, while specifically categorized, shall apply throughout. ...