The most influential time in any new firefighter’s career is the first months they are with your organization. You only have a short time during the recruit academy to set the foundation that will either become a storied career, or a 30-year drain on your department. Organizing and running a top-shelf program takes a lot of effort before, during and after the students leave the building, but a successful recruit academy is the bedrock of a successful department. This class will help the attendee identify what makes a successful recruit program and the tools needed to sustain the academy.