JFD EMT Class

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASS

This class will prepare you to take the NREMT certification exam. Successful passing of this exam allows you to apply for a RI EMT license. 

Where? ...

• Jamestown Fire Department, 50 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835

When? ...

• • Starting mid-September 2025 (tentatively Mon. Sept 15 ending late December (before Christmas) (Wed. Dec 15 )

  • Classes will be Monday and Wednesday (3-4 hours starting at 6:30 PM) and one or two Saturdays (8 hours)

  • Some schedule accommodations can be made

  • Link to last year's schedule

Who teaches the class?:

• Chief Howie Tighe (NREMT-AEMTC, RI Licensed Instructor/Coordinator) is lead instructor and coordinator of the class. Other instructors are RI Licensed Instructor/Coordinators as well as experienced NREMT/AEMTC or NREMT Paramedic members of the Jamestown Fire Department.

How much does it cost?:

• $1250 Tuition - Tuition includes the textbook, workbook and BLS-CPR certification. 

An overview of the JFD EMS service

• • - The JFD EMS division runs 2 Advanced Life Support (ALS) Rescues and a non-transporting ALS (Car 5) vehicle

  • - The JFD EMS division staffs a "duty crew" to respond to EMS emergencies in Jamestown 24/7/365

  • - Each day is divided into 3 shifts (0600-1200; 1200-1800; and 1800-0600)

  • - Each "duty crew" consists of 1 driver and 2-3 EMTs (one of which is the Officer In Charge "OIC" of the duty-crew)

  • You must be 18 and be a high-school graduate (or GRE) in order to be licensed by the State of RI

How do I sign up? or what if I have more questions? .... CONTACT

EMS Captain Dave Reardon (dreardon@jamestownfd.com)

Deputy Chief Ron Barber (rbarber@jamestownfd.com)

Chief Howie Tighe (htighe@jamestownfd.com)