Francisco Foundation was established by Director Bob
Demmons in 2005. With funding from the Ford Foundation,
the project will coordinate a team of physiologists, fitness
experts, safety experts, subject matter personnel, industrial
psychologists, and representatives from firefighter
organizations and others who are interested in creating an
entry-level selection process that is valid and non-
discriminatory.
As members of the fire departments and fire organizations,
your input and involvement are crucial to the success of this
project. At different points during the project, we may need
to call upon you and your peers to gauge our thinking in a
number of areas, such as: the necessary knowledge, skills,
and abilities required for the position of entry-level firefighter,
dealing with local government agencies, the importance of
community involvement, and more. One of the first areas
where your assistance is needed is in the area of
recruitment. We would like to be able to communicate with
individuals that have been involved in your department’s
recruitment efforts. Their assistance will be invaluable in our
efforts to reach our goal.
We hope that you find our project valuable to the fire service
and the community. If you are interested in our project and
would like more information, please click on the "Contact
Us" button.
