FY25 Proposed 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:  Conducted an in-depth aspiring leader program to aid in succession planning.  Trained the largest firefighter recruit class in 20 years.  Facilitated multiple regional technical rescue and hazardous materials training classes.  Facilitated live fire training at our training center with county mutual aid partners.  Trained all members to the latest best practices procedures to combat high-rise building fires.

Upcoming Challenges:  Continue to add necessary augments to training facility.  Incremental transition to an “at home” training model using

resources previously designated to travel.  Resources and staffing needed to facilitate 8-week recruit classes due to the planned expansion and retirements.  Fostering engagement necessary to maintain discipline-specific expertise.

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