The Parkersburg Fire Department hired two new firefighters Monday, Patrick Smith and Marcus Moore. Smith has served as a volunteer firefighter in Williamstown.
The two went through an extensive hiring process that included a written examination, an agility test, and interviewing with the department, and meeting physical examination requirements.
Moore and Smith will be starting the Fire Department’s in-house training program right away. It includes a number of courses, such as Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and CPR/AED. After completing that training, they’ll start on a three-year apprenticeship program through the U.S Department of Labor.
The Fire Department team is looking forward to working with their new colleagues, said Fire Chief Jason Matthews.