The Vassalboro Fire Department Firefighters are trained to the Firefighter 1 Level using the Jones and Bartlett "Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills". All Members must be at least 18 years of age, have a clean driving record , no criminal record and must meet medical requirements. Each firefighter is responsible for knowing and understanding the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG's).  They cover a range from grooming standards to emergency scene operations. Here is the List of the Jones and Bartlett "Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills": The History and Orientation of the Fire Service Firefighter Qualifications and Safety Fire Service Communications Incident Management System Fire Behavior Building Construction Portable Fire Extinguishers Firefighter Tools and Equipment Ropes and Knots Response and Size-up Forcible Entry Ladders Search and Rescue Ventilation Water Supply Fire Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam Firefighter Survival Salvage and Overhaul Firefighter Rehabilitation Wildland and Ground Fires Fire Supression Preincident Planning Fire and Emergency Medical Care Emergency Medical Care Vehicle Rescue and Extrication Assisting Special Rescue Teams Hazardous Material: Overview Hazardous Material: Properties and Effects Hazardous Material: Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards Hazardous Material: Implementing a Response Hazardous Material: Scene Safety and Control Hazardous Material: Response Priorities and Actions Hazardous Material: Decontamination Techniques Terrorism Awareness Fire Prevention and Public Education Fire Detection, Protection, and Suppression Systems Fire Cause Determination Mandatory yearly training includes Ladders Traffic Control Equipment Identification Bloodborne Pathogens Hazmat Awareness Fire Extinguishers Harassment SCBA Lockout/Tagout Hose Testing Driver Training Hazard Communications