Jan 3, 2012 · My fire department instituted a new training mandate requiring 240 hours annually, in 2011. This is based on an ISO recommendation (I'm told). About 1/2 of those hours include …

Feb 9, 2011 · Im looking for some good ideas for some in house training for the guys on my dept. We are a small dept and we dont run a lot of calls but the guys here love to train. We train …

Sep 4, 2004 · Spring brings wildfire training, swiftwater and high angle rescue, GSAR, etc. In between the fixed topics, we will do refreshers on electrical safety, fire cause determination, …

Feb 23, 2012 · First thing, make sure you know what REQUIRED training you need to do. Then figure in training that is specific to your dept. (YOUR apparatus, the types of fires and …

Nov 21, 2013 · Looking for some ideas for a fun training night. My dept. has done basketball in turnouts & SCBA's, kickball in turnouts, firefighting themed scavenger hunt in our city. Want to …

Aug 22, 2005 · All *required* training is provided. EMT-Basic is required for full-time employement in my department. So, it is provided by the department through the state fire academy to all …

Nov 8, 2010 · There's training officers, and there's training officers. If your training officer is going to conduct formal, recognized training there are going to be certification requirements. Check …

Mar 2, 2008 · You could always do hands on training in house during the winter months, not just watch videos and preplanning. The actions, statements, thoughts, writings and opinions are …

Nov 23, 2003 · I would bet that your department doesn't train on all of the required fields. (don't feel bad almost no one does) Blood born pathogens, rescue awareness, haz mat awareness / …