Training Bureau   The primary function of the Training Bureau is education. It is responsible for establishing curriculum, developing courses, formulating lesson plans, scheduling training sessions, teaching classes and maintaining records for both fire operations and EMS. It administers an in station training program for all fire companies and provides for individual and multi-company drills. The Bureau conducts all candidate basic training classes including the Field Training Officer program. The Bureau also conducts all EMT Intermediate classes, EMT Intermediate and paramedic refresher classes, all EMS continuing education as well as EMS Instructor Refresher classes. It also maintains a training video library. It researches and tests new firefighting equipment and procedures. The Training Bureau assists in tests conducted by the Personnel Department and provides facilities and personnel for outside multiagency training. This Bureau is also responsible for the initial certification of the Paramedics and EMS Shift Supervisors.

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