Academy Life
Are
there laundry facilities located at the academy
dormitory?
Yes. You must provide your own detergent.
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Are toiletries provided for recruits
staying in the dormitory?
No. You must bring your own toiletries.
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Are
linens provided in the dormitory?
Yes, linens are provided for you.
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What type of clothing will I
need?
The initial recruit uniforms and physical training
attire is purchased by the recruit at the academy. At the
beginning of agency specific training standard issue uniforms will
be provided. You should bring clothing appropriate to the
weather conditions for after hour and weekend activities.
(Note: The average low temperature is 42 degrees in the winter
months and the average high temperature is 92 degrees in the summer
months)
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What about
food while at the academy?
You will be supplied three meals daily during the
work week; however you must provide your own meals on the
weekends. Small refrigerators are provided in each dormitory
room for storage of small food items.
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During the academy can I go home on
weekends?
Yes, as long as there is no training event
scheduled.
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What
time do academy classes usually start and end each
day?
Typically, classes start at 0800 Hours and end at
1700 Hours. However, depending upon what topics are being covered,
there may be some nighttime or weekend involved activities.
Recruits will know well in advance so appropriate arrangements can
be made.
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Is
there physical fitness training involved?
Yes. FWC recruits participate in physical
fitness training drills an average of 4-5 days per week.
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What equipment do I need for the
physical training portion?
A good pair of running shoes and socks for all and
for females a quality sports bra and compression type undershorts
is recommended. You will be required to purchase FWC specific
running shorts and shirts.
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Do I have to
buy my own gun?
No. Firearms are provided during the basic
recruit academy. After passing the state law enforcement
examination and beginning FWC agency specific (Breakout) training a
Glock .45 Cal. Weapon is issued. Depending upon assignment
and specific need, other weapons will be supplied as needed.
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Can I
receive or make telephone calls while at the academy or in
class?
Calls that would interrupt class are not
permitted. Telephones are available in dormitory rooms for
making local calls and outside calls can be received as well.
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What about
receipt of mail while I'm in the academy?
You will be given an address to receive mail once
you arrive at the FWC Training Center.
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Can I have a
pet at the academy?
No.
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What is the personal firearm policy on
academy property?
Personal firearms must be turned in upon arrival at
the academy and may be checked back out on weekends if you are
traveling home. No student firearms are allowed in the dorms.
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What
about parking?
Parking spaces are provided in the dormitory
parking lot.
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What if I
get sick or injured while in the academy?
If you are injured during FWC or academy activities
your medical needs will be provided for as a State Employee.
If you become ill or are injured "off duty" not related to FWC or
academy activities you are responsible for your care and
treatment. However, Academy Staff should still be notified
and may be able to assist you.
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Do I need
cash while there?
Yes, to the extent that you will need to provide
for basic personal needs and after hour activities, i.e., travel,
entertainment, toiletries, etc.
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Can I
have visitors at the academy dormitory?
Visitors can meet recruits in the dormitory lobby,
but are not permitted to go to individual rooms. Visits must
not interrupt academy operations.
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