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Training Division
The Division of Fire Service Training is responsible for assisting local governments in improving the levels of education and training standards for local firefighters and emergency responders.
The Division manages a program of training and certification for over 3,500 firefighters in Wyoming. The program involves developing standards for training, testing and certifying at all levels including; firefighting, fire prevention, public education, fire investigation, fire department management, and specialties including fire apparatus operator, airport firefighter, hazardous materials and rescue. Our students include all emergency first responders.
The Division of Fire Service Training also administers the Wyoming Fire Incident Reporting System for the Wyoming Fire Service.
If you have questions regarding the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant obtained from the Wyoming Fire Chiefs Association for volunteer recruitment and retention, please contact Ian Kraft at ian.kraft@wyo.gov or call 307-777-7288.
You may call the Wyoming Fire Service Training Division Cheyenne office at 307-777-7288 or the Riverton office at 307-856-8190 or e-mail us at ian.kraft@wyo.gov.
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May 12-13, 2012, Firefighter 1 Practical Weekend, Wyoming Fire Academy, 2500 Academy Court, Riverton WY. Course registration will close on May 4, 2012. Any questions about the class, contact Eric Siwik at the Wyoming Fire Academy (307) 857-6820, cell (307) 214-0609, or email eric.siwik@wyo.gov. Register HERE
What: Hazardous Materials Technician Course (80 Hours)
Where: Wyoming Fire Academy, Riverton
When: May 14-25th, 2012
The Hazmat Technician plays a dynamic role in a hazardous materials emergency. Building on defensive skills learned in both Awareness and Operations Levels, the Hazmat Technician plays the lead role in offensive operations. The 2012 Hazmat Technician Academy will prepare you for the role of Hazardous Materials Technician through an intensive and rewarding 80hr program.
Prerequisites:
NIMS 100, 200
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
*Applicants will need to provide or confirm verification of the above in order to be accepted.
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Course Announcement
Dates: June 8th (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) June 9th (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) June 10th (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (18 Hours Total), PPA, Sweetwater County Fire District #1, 3010 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Any questions about the class, contact Shad Cooper at (307) 875-0156, or email shad.cooper@wyo.gov.
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Fire Instructor I
Course Announcement
Dates: June 22nd (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) June 23rd (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) June 24th (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM), Pro-Board Skills Exam June 24th (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM),Fire Service Instructor I, Sweetwater County Fire District #1, 3010 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Any questions about the class, contact Shad Cooper at (307) 875-0156, or email shad.cooper@wyo.gov.
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Training Corner |
Sometimes, as training officers we simply run out of ideas for training the ranks. We’ve all heard those all too familiar moans and groans such as, “rolling hose, again?” or “ropes and knots, really?” It’s an inevitable part of the position and can be a difficult rut to pull out of. So how do we put the fire, so to speak, back into our training programs? Well, we’re firefighters right? We’re taught early on to use our resources and think on our feet. With a little creativity and help from the fire service community, we can keep training interesting and relevant. There are countless outlets for training information to include fire service related web sites, fire publications, and training manuals. Below is a small list of online resources that, if you haven’t checked before, can provide a great starting point to inject some life into your training.
Take care and be safe out there!
http://www.firehouse.com/training-drills
http://www.fireengineering.com/index/training.html
http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/training-safety.php
http://www.firetrainingresources.net
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Coffee Break Training |
| Today’s training vignette, “Building Construction: Describing Shaped Steel” covers various steel construction materials and their designations. Coffee Break Training provides an overview of fire protection topics and does not include all details, requirements or exceptions to the topics that are described. Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation codes and standards, the product manufacturer, or listing details for specific information. Download Your Coffee Break Training PDF at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2011_30.pdf. |
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Sweetwater County Fire District #1 Firefighter 2 recruits Chad Bieber, Joesph Wamsley, Greg Thompson, Kyle Gutierrez, Arron Dupape and Bridger Crosbie successfully pass Firefighter 2 skills evaluation.
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