FY2022

FIRE TRAINING The Fire Training Division is under the direction of the Battalion Chief in charge of training, who in-turn reports to the Deputy Fire Chief. The Battalion Chief in charge of training is assisted by a Lieutenant who serves as the Training Officer. Together they plan, develop, and coordinate in- house training activities with the assistance of the Training Committee. This Division is directly responsible for training in the areas of emergency medical services, technical rescue, fire suppression, and hazardous materials.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Formal department raining classes for calendar year 2019 included: structural firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials response, driver/operator, leadership/officer development, auto extrication, high and low angle rope, confined space, emergency building shoring, trench rescue and water/ice rescue. • In calendar year 2019, ICFD members logged 12,252 hours of training for optimal response. On average, each ICFD member received 211 hours of training. • Each new firefighter hired to replace a retiring or departing member received 240 hours of entry-level instruction in the ICFD recruit academy. • The Training Division facilitated delivery of the Emergency Services Youth Camps. These camps used familiarization with emergency response skills to teach character development and civic pride, and to instill a greater appreciation for the rewards of public service. • The Training Division and Special Operations Division has developed a technical rescue training environment in the southwest corner or the Mesquakie Park. This facility not only benefits ICFD personnel but is also used by the Iowa Urban Search and Rescue Task Force personnel and Iowa Canine Search and Rescue members. Recent Accomplishments: • The completion of the new Training Center located at 3892 Napoleon Lane. The Training Center includes the following: o 80’ x 80’ drive thru building that is shared with ICPD o Four-story training tower (2048 sq. ft) with two interior burn rooms and roof top platform that allows for high-angle rope training o Inground water tank that allows for Driver/Operator pump training. This training prop allows crews to conduct pump training while recycling water • Hosted a five-day CMC Rope Rescue class at the new Training Center • Hosted a two-day Federal Resources Propane IQ class at the new Training Center

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