TRAINING Division

The mission of the Training Division is to facilitate opportunities to meet continuing education and certification requirements set forth by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC), the Georgia State Office of EMS and the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The continual training efforts supported by the Division ensure a competent, efficient, and effective emergency response organization. This Division is staffed with three full-time training professionals who serve the unique needs of each department member.

Training objectives include:

• Support employee training and professional development at all levels of the organization and in all subject areas to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Maintain training records consistent with industry standards.

• Administer the new employee orientation program.

• Support Fire and EMS certification/recertification process as required.