Training Programs:

All firefighters must attend a four hour out of service training session at the Training Facility each quarter. Training is provided on a variety of suppression and suppression-support subjects.

Driver/Operator Certification

This program is offered to firefighters who complete their probationary year and to incumbent firefighters who desire to promote to engineer. All firefighters must complete this program within three years of their hire date. Certification is valid for a three year period. The program consists
of self paced packet of study materials, road and apparatus driving skills, pumping skills and a written exam.
MFD DOC Driver Training Documents:

• Aerial Packet

Specialized Workshops

Several times a year selected training workshops are offered at the Training Facility. These
sessions are on specific topics such as hazardous material, tactical workshops,  or ladder
company proficiencies. Instruction is provided by the Training staff, as well as Chief officers
and guest speakers.

Chief Officer Training

The department provides in-depth training for chief officers. The training is conducted at the
Training Facility and is designed to keep the officers current on new policies, procedures and
training programs. There is hands-on material, including simulator work. New training programs
to be introduced at the battalion level are presented at these sessions in the Train-the-Trainer format.

Minimum Company Standards

Minimum Company Standards evaluations are conducted once a year.  The standards require
that each Engine and Ladder Company perform several evolutions and tasks within a time standard.  Benefits that can be gained thru the MCS process are:

• Crews have the opportunity to make drilling a priority.
• Individual performance can be evaluated by company officers.
• Tasks not routinely performed will be practiced.
• Command officers will have an accurate gauge to evaluate how much time a task
  could take on the fireground.
• Chief officers can evaluate crew consistency.