Training Unit
Training Purpose
The Osage Fire Protection District, Training Unit trains Firefighters to improve their skills. Training is the single most important element for a safe, professional, and effective fire department. It is imperative that all members are properly trained on all aspects of firefighting to help safeguard his/her life, the lives of other firefighters and the lives of those we serve.
Training prepares a fire fighter to safely perform his or her duties. It Prepares a firefighter for any change in a procedure or technology or for any new hazard identified in his or her work environment. Training prepares a new firefighter whose duties include emergency operations. The training will include training in the incident command system. It gives a fire fighter whose duties include structural firefighting training consistent with established fire ground operating procedures. Training prepares a fire fighter for special hazards to which he or she may be exposed during fires and other emergencies. Fire fighter training includes procedures for firefighters engaged in fire ground operations to make his or her safe exit from a dangerous area if equipment fails or fire conditions change suddenly.
Upcoming Training
TRAINING NEWS
Requested training for 2023 from the Division of Fire Safety
- PROPANE EMERGENCY TRAINING CLASS
- FIRST LINE FIRST - MAKING THE STRETCH WITH THE STAFFING YOU HAVE
- STREET SMART COMMAND - BASICS OF COMMAND FOR ANY OFFICE
Any questions on training should be directed to Division Chief Kyle Renick at krenick@osagefire.net.