Annual Report 2020
FIRE TRAINING Overview
The training function of the American Canyon Fire Protection District supports our goal of recruiting, hiring, and retaining only the best people and supporting them through the development and maintenance of their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Training Division Mission “To provide all American Canyon Fire Protection District personnel with professional, state-of-the-art training in all aspects of their jobs in order to maximize an efficient and effective delivery of service while focusing on maximum safety and effectiveness in emergency operations”. Training Goals Compliance with State, Federal and Industry Standards and maximize: • • • • • • • • •
Worker Safety Performance to Recognized Standards Reduction of Liability to the American Canyon Fire Protection District and its Employees. Meet or exceed ISO requirements for maximum points with regard to training Maintain requirements as set forth by OES for Type 1 USAR resource Train Efficiently Fulfill personnel career objectives Continuous training needs analysis and improvement Succession planning
Training Division Values •
Development of ACFPD personnel by providing the following opportunities: o o o o
Career development training inside and out of the department Input with regard to training topics Curriculum development Instruction of curriculum
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