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Need for some training advice.
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Hello to all, I have been recentley asked to start handling my department training. Of course it is like every department you have some that feel the need to train and some that don't. I am looking...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawn Tibbitts Oct 26.
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I have found when im in a pinch trying to come up with some drill ideas I check out the drill section at firefighterclosecalls.com this has been a big help.
Robbie, a good starting point would be the Core Competencies as put out by Standards and Training. The paid guys have to have them, and it won't hurt the volunteers as well to go through them. There is a book out, not sure of the title off the top...
Hello to all, I have been recentley asked to start handling my department training. Of course it is like every department you have some that feel the need to train and some that don't. I am looking to make training something that everyone is fired...
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- Department:
- Summerville Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/Training
- Years of public service:
- 5
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Need for training
wearing your turnout gear
- Professional Qualifications:
- NPQ Firefighter I
NPQ Fire Instructor I
NPQ HazMat Operations
Structural Fire Control Instructor
- Areas of expertise:
- I am not an expert on anything.
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- At 9:03am on October 27, 2009,
Kevin Nowicki said…
- Hey Brother...It is great to see you here! You know where to find me if you need anything and I hope I can count on you as well. Maintain that desire to improve. Good Luck in your new position.
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