Training must meet the mandates of Federal, State, County, and City.  We also must engage and cultivate with our employees’ opportunities to learn. Gone is the day of the single instructor, a PowerPoint, and everyone sitting in a classroom. Embracing both technology and expertise we continue to implement quality, effective, and timely training.

Our two virtual training platforms are Vector Solutions and Vimeo.

Our in-person programs include:

 Academies for all New Hires and Newly Promoted employees.

• Firefighter/Paramedic Academy averages 8 weeks and includes Fire, Rescue and EMS
• EMT Academy averages 2 weeks and includes EMS and Driving Operating Ambulances.
• Engineer Academy averages 1 week and prepares eligible employees to safely operate all apparatus.
• Captain Academy averages 1 weeks and prepares eligible employees to effectively perform as incident commanders and supervisors.
• Battalion Chief Academy averages 1 week and prepares eligible employees to efficiently handle the managerial roles of multiple fire stations and significant incident management.

 Scenario-based practical evolutions to address real-life incidents.

• Live fire exercise in simulated houses, garages, apartments and mid rises.
• Confined space, vehicle extrication and other rescue situation where time is critical for saving lives.
• Wildland fires practicing defending homes and extinguishing fires.
• EMS scenarios and skills

 Incorporating new techniques and innovative approaches in resolving emergency incidents. 

• Drones, Tablets and other electronic devise to improve situational awareness.

• Tools and techniques backed by science to effectively extinguish fires.
• Videos to enhance learning and retention.

Employee development for both career enhancement and progression.  

• Classes for improving knowledge base, gaining new skills, and enhancing abilities.
• Prep classes for evaluations and testing.
• Skill classes to improve cohesion on the emergency incident.