We are looking for the next generation of WaterFire Captains! You don't even need boating experience!! If you've got a passion for WaterFire, a drive to learn and lead, and a driver's license, you can be in the program!!!
Becoming a Captain is a long and dedicated process. You won't immediately be thrown into driving on a Full Fire; there are many steps to get there. In time and with practice, you will hopefully get your chance!
Please see below for all the class requirements:
1) You'll need to attend both the in-class training dates on April 1st and 2nd
2) You'll need to attend the On River training days. These dates will be on April 8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th.
3) You need a driver's license.
5) We reserve the right to remove anyone from the training at any time. We of course, want everyone to succeed but we must protect other volunteers, staff, and equipment along the way.
You should take the RI Boating Safety course, Here is a link Boating Safety. If you were born after 1986 it is required.
Below, you will also see the Levels to the training needed to become a Captain.
Captains In Training levels
Level 1
In Class Training
Level 2
On River Basic Training
Level 3
6 Hours
One-on-One Training - Throughout the month of May
Level 4
40 Hours
12 Hours - Morning Build w/ Mentor Captain
Fires/ Builds - 3 builds
16 Hours - Full Fire w/ Mentor Captain Little - no driving
Fires/ Builds - 4 full fires
12 Hours - Full Fire as Guest Boat Captain
Fires/ Builds - 4 fires
Level 5
40 Hours Per Level
20 Hours- Morning Build by self
Fires/ Builds- 5 morning builds
20 Hours - Partial/ Basin Events w/ Mentor Captain - with Driving
Fires/ Builds - 5 partial fires
Level 6
40 Hours Per Level
20 Hours- Full Fire driving majority of time w/ Mentor Captain
Fires/ Builds - 5 events
20 Hours - Driving by self for Partials
Fires/ Builds - 5 events
Email Volunteer@WaterFire.Org to sign up!
Thank you for supporting WaterFire Providence! We appreciate you.
