Fire Strategic Plan revised July 2002

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• Develop and implement a program to facilitate technical training for confined space re5cue, high angle rescue, trcnch rescue, and water rescue disciplines. • Develop and implement a program to facilitate or host EMT training for mernbers expressing an interest in obtaining this ccrtification, in preparation for the department's implementation of an emergency medical response program. • Develop and implernent a program to conduct multi-company training drills to meet ISO requirements. • Dcvelop and implement to coordinate and conduct random company drills to evaluate crew performance. • Develop and implement a program to monitoz certification and continuing education requirements for all members through the computerized database. • Develop and implement a program to ensure that members are afforded external training opportunities, especially resident courses at the National Fire Academy. • Develop and implement a program to conduct computer tra.ining for all new members and refresher training for all existi..ng members, ensuring that members have the skills to cfficiently access and use the FIRE WIRE, Word, Exccl, Internet and e-mail. • Develop and implement a program to ensure that all current and new membcrs obiain and maintain Fircfighter 1& 2, hazardous materials operations levcl, first responder level (minimum), and cmergency vehicle driving certification. • Develop and implement a process whereby drill credit is e-amed by completing performance and knowledge based testing, not for attendance. • Develop and implement a process whereby Iesson plans are written for all training sessior�s. Action Plan AP 5.6 Training Division staff will conduct a minimum of 2 new recruit training orientation classes az�nually, as feasibility and candidate availability would dictate. PRIORITY 3. AP 5.7 Training Division staff shall strivc to provide a minimurr� of 4 daytime and 4 evening live burn training session at the St. Paul burn building and/or the Minneapolis burn building, or other house or facility annually. PRIORITY 2. AP S.S Training Division staffwill review and revise the recruit member menton.ng program. PRYORITY 3. AP 5.9 Training Division staff wi�l develop a list of training topics that should be conducted on an annual basis for all fuefighters and officers. PRIORITY 2. AP 5.10 Training Division staff will facilitate or host defensive driving classes to be attended by all membcrs. PRIORITY 3. 40