TRAINING DIVISION

• Our primary mission is ensuring professional competency in the delivery of our major operational service areas through training and education.
• Responsible for the documentation of all required training
• Evaluate and implement training programs to meet external/internal compliance requirements (Federal, state, local, departmental)
• Coordinate participation with Partnership Programs (internships with community colleges and local high schools)

Provides training to all personnel to ensure a seamless delivery in the output of services in four major operational service areas:

• EMS
• Fire
• Haz-Mat
• Technical Rescue
• Professional Development and Certifications

EMS TRAINING - Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the EMS program through:

• Policy and protocols
• Licensing of personnel
• Training
• Inventory control
• State and county regulations
• Documentation and risk management assessment through quality assurance processes.

FIRE SUPPRESSION TRAINING - Responsible for training in the areas of:

• Strategy and tactics
• Operational competencies
• Incident management
• Incident size-up and scene safety

HAZ-MAT TRAINING

• Responsible for providing training to prepare for the response to all releases or potential releases of hazardous substances
• Provides safe, expedient services which cannot be handled by other public safety personnel
• Coordinate training, operations and cost sharing as part of the regional team with Reno and Truckee Meadows Fire Departments

TECHNICAL RESCUE TRAINING - Responsible for providing training in the areas of:

• Confined space rescue
• Vehicle and mechanical extrication
• Swift water and ice rescue
• High and low angle rescue

Professional Development and Certification - Responsible for developing and certifying employees in:

• Leadership
• Organizational Positions (Firefighter through Division Chief)
• Specialized Fire Equipment and Skills
• Organizational Management