Fire/EMS Training Academy

Victor Ferreira
Director

9190 Commo Road
Cheltenham, Maryland
20623-5001

Phone: (301) 856-2940
Fax: (301) 856-0948

The Fire/EMS Training Division is responsible for the sponsorship, coordination, facilitation and accomplishment of emergency services related training for all members of the Department, in order to meet its complex and dynamic needs. We provide incomparable quality instructional programs and initiatives to educate, train and enhance the performance and professional development of all Department personnel.

Goals

• Deliver training programs that develop basic/advanced skills and competencies
  • Basic – Career Recruit School training (suppression and EMS curriculum)
    Volunteer Recruit School training
    First Responder training/certification
    Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) training/certification
    CPR/AED training/certification
  • Advanced – Annual In-Service Refresher training (Fit Testing, Infectious Control,
    HazMat Refresher, CPR/AED, Advanced Life Support (ALS), etc.)
    Fire, rescue and EMS simulation for career promotional processes
• Provide individual and professional development programs
• Ensure programs meet all State and National professional standards
• Enhanced platform for continuous improvement through research, delivery, monitoring and documentation of quality educational programs

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