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The Training Division of the Glynn County Fire
Department is operated differently from most Training Divisions
in the area. It is headed by a Captain of Training, and
supported by an unlimited number of nationally qualified
training officers on each of the three Platoons. The
Captain of Training co-ordinates the minimum monthly training
activities allowing the supporting training officers to provide
additional individualized training as necessary.
These support training officers are not only
responsible for training but are also officers on the
Departments apparatus. By doing so, our training officers
stay up to date with the needs of our crews. They see what
training issues need to be addressed first hand, which prevents
the gap that sometimes occurs between the firefighters and
trainers in some departments. It is not a question of "Do
as I say, Not as I do". Our Training Officers do not sit in an
office and dictate training. They respond to calls
and follow the same guidelines they teach to their fellow
Firefighters. So far, this system has worked well
for us.
Our Department is also fortunate to have a
training facility at our disposal. Our training facility
provides a place to conduct most all aspects of our training.
This includes topics such as Live Fire and Flashover training,
flammable liquids and pressurized container fire control.
Our Training Division works to stay as current as
possible. Our Training Officers attend courses regularly to
stay up with current techniques and practices. Our
Training Officers are also part of our most specialized teams or
committees in the department (i.e. Haz-Mat, & High-Angle Rescue). |
