FY2023 Adopted Budget

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 responsible for training in the areas of emergency medical services, technical rescue, fire suppression, and hazardous materials. Activities: • Fire Training plans, develops, and coordinates in-house training activities with the assistance of the Training Committee. Training emphases include emergency medical services, technical rescue, fire suppression, and hazardous materials. Equipment and apparatus purchases are also overseen by this division. Recent Accomplishments: • Made new training center operational for large- and small-scale evolutions. • Facilitated regional technical rescue and hazardous materials training classes. • Facilitated day-long live-burn training in acquired structure with county mutual aid partners. Upcoming Challenges: • Succession of new Training Officer • Refurbish faulty below-ground storage tank • Roof replacement of warm storage building • Continue to add necessary augments to

training facility (training props, shipping containers)

• Incremental

transition to an “at home” training model using resources previously designated to travel • Fostering engagement necessary to maintain discipline-specific expertise

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