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Fire/EMS Training Academy

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LeRoy O. Smith, Battalion Chief
Director

9190 Commo Road
Cheltenham, Maryland
20623-5001

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

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Survival Training- Firefighter crawling through confined space requiring removal of self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) pack.The Fire/EMS Training Academy 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.

 

CPR & AED Training- Firefighters practicing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) skills.

 

 

 

 

Rescue Training: PGFD firefighters training in auto extrication skills.

 

 

 

 

Fire Fighter Training:  PGFD firefighter training in structural firefighting.

Academy Staff

Alan C. Doubleday, Fire Fighter/Medic Acting Captain, Assistant Director
Lillian S. Proctor, Administrative Aide III
Christine A. Haber, Administrative Assistant III/BLS Instructor
Craig E. Smith, Administrative Assistant III/Fire Instructor
Wayne A. Crosby, Fire Technician
William L. Birden, Fire Fighter/Medic Technician
Brian J. Frankel, Fire Fighter/Medic Technician
Stephen K. Mandragos, Fire Fighter/Medic
Bino "B.J." Harris, Fire Fighter/Medic

Fire Fighter Training:  PGFD firefighter training in structural firefighting.
Firefighter Training:  PGFD firefighters training in structural firefighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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