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TRAINING Office hours, Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm Phone (239) 949-6200 Fax (239) 949-6272
Donn Cleland, Division Chief Bill Clemens, Lieutenant, Assistant Training Officer Paul Philips, Lieutenant, Assistant Training Officer
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 OVERVIEW...The Training Division was again very busy in 2007. The Division worked hard to ensure that all personnel received advanced training in medical, fire suppression and all aspects of special operations. At the same time, a focus was placed on the basics of firefighting and emergency medical care. The Division, thanks to Barnett Towing and Christopher Oncken Hauling, was able to get a variety of vehicles delivered to Station Four throughout the year for vehicle extrication training.
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Suppression Training
Live fire training is essential to the department, and in 2007 was curbed by government regulations and the enforcement building codes. However, three houses were donated for hands-on training. One on McLaughlin Blvd. was used for forcible entry, firefighter escape, self rescue and wall breeching. The other two were on Felts Ave, and were used for roof ventilation.
STANDARD TRAINING
Standard training consists of college courses, in and out of house training, and all other training related to firefighters' duties. The Department massed over 14,377.31 hours of fire related training in 2007.
Classes delivered at BSFCRD in 2007 were:
DRIVER TRAINING
The Training Division administered a Driver Training Program in 2007. This is a complex program that included maintenance, apparatus knowledge, equipment familiarization, non-emergency driving, and pump operator skills evaluations. Many suppression personnel participated in the program. The program had two important goals:
OFFICER TRAINING
During 2007, three leadership classes were conducted at BSFCRD, including Leadership 1, 2, and 3 which are recognized by the National Fire Academy. The courses were opened to all personnel. Each class had approximately 12 students.
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Medical Training Firefighter/First Responder and Firefighter/EMT Level of Operations
All first responders, EMTs, and paramedics must recertify their state certifications every two years. The training is provided in several ways. First, our Medical Director, Dr. Michelle S. Nathan, MD., conducts monthly in-service training sessions to include cardiac care, trauma emergencies, pediatrics, orthopedic injuries and care, respiratory emergencies, and pharmacology to name a few. Additionally, Deputy Chief Joe Daigle and EMS Trainer LT Bill Clemens conduct monthly department in-service instruction and practical evaluations. This monthly in-service training covers the hours and subjects necessary for state recertification. Along with this, paramedics attend specialized classes in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support, and others to maintain competency in their field. There are three shift EMS coordinators whose assistance is invaluable in accomplishing the required medical training.
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Special Operations/Hazmat
A class for Vehicle Extrication Special Operations Group was conducted during the summer, where numerous cars and vans were used in order to practice new techniques in extrication, stabilization of vehicles, and safety. Our specialty coordinators also trained firefighters in Water Rescue, Haz Mat, Confined Space and Trench, EMS, and Rope Rescue. The courses were in Awareness Level, Operations Level, and Technician Level.
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Break Down of the 2007 Training Hours 16,725.31 Total Training Hours
Hours of training per Firefighter or Officer
An average of 17.20 hours per person per month was achieved.
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