Training Operations For Small Departments

Objective
To provide students with some basic tools and skills to coordinate training in a small fire/EMS organization. A training function in a smaller department typically may include conducting training drills and coordinating training with a nearby larger city or state training function.

Prerequisites

• 18 years of age
• Must be an active member of a recognized Fire Department or an Industrial Fire

Brigade

• ICS 100 & 200
• Firefighter Level I

Target Group

• Fire and rescue personnel who coordinate training in departments.
• Volunteer firefighters and officers who instruct in fire and rescue departments.
• Fire personnel serving on training committees.
• Training officers in volunteer fire departments.

Methodology

• Instructor-Led Online

Content

• Leadership issues in fire service training, such as why and how the local training officer must be a catalyst for change and personal motivators within the department.
• Identifying the legal issues affecting the training function, including an understanding of a standard of care and the impact of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Fire Protection Association standards.
• Safety considerations in training.
• Marketing training internally.
• Identifying ways to justify training needs.
• Resolving training conflicts using appropriate conflict resolution techniques.
• Selecting and evaluating training curricula and materials from outside sources.
• Effective delivery and evaluation of training.

Certification

• A 'Certificate of Attainment' will be issued upon successful completion of this course.