Fire Strategic Plan revised July 2002

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AP 5.27 Training Division staff will monitor certification and continuing education requirements for all members through the computerized database cnsuring that all members obtain and maintain required training. PRIORITY 3.. AP 5.2$ Training Division staff will encourage a minimum of 5 members attend e�cternal training programs including the National Fire Acadezx�.y, annually. PRIORITY 2. AP 5.29 Tra�ining Division staff will ensure that all zzaennbers are compelent in the use of fire department computers, verified through testing. PRIORITY 4. AP 5.30 Training Division staff will develop and implement new standard that ail drill credit is earned by knowledge and performance based testing and the results of the tcsting, not for attendance, and thc results of thc testing are documented for OSHA, ISO, and accredita.tion purposes. PRIORITY 4. AP 5.31 Training Division staff will dcvelop a process whereby ensuring lesson plans are written and maintaincd for all training sessions. PRIORITY 2. AP 5.32 Training Division staff will encourage a rninimum of 3 members to pursue college-level professional development annually. PRIORiTY 3. AP 5.33 Training Division staffwill develop a quality assurance program to ensure that all members attend the minimum number of training sessions required each quarter, pursuant to department policy, and demonstrate proficicncy for training topics. PRIORITY 2. Emergency operations The majority o£all our resouzces, equipnnent and personnel, are dedicated to our Operations Division. Most of the community's contact with the department cornes through the services provided by our Operations Division. The firefi�ters of RFD are aggressive interior str�ctural firefighters. Our firef ghters are willing to push the envelope and take appropriate risks to save lives and protect the property of those requiring our emergency services. The effectiveness of our Operations Division is dependent upon support from the Training and Administrativc Divisions. The implcmentation of the entire strategic plan will ultimately improve cmergency operations. However, there are some goals that are specific to this Division. Objectives • Develop and implcmcnt a program, in collaboration with the department's safety officer, to improve department's safety program, improve firefighter security, and reduce work-related injuries and accidents. • Develop and implezzzent a list of all the services that RFD will provide during #he term of this plan and develop a plan for the funding and implez�nentation of new services. 42