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National Fire Academy - Training Operations in Small Departments 2026 Winter Fire School

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Full Description: This two-day course is designed to provide students with some basic tools and skills to coordinate training in a small fire/EMS organization. A training function in a smaller department typically may include conducting training drills and coordinating training with a nearby larger city or state training function. Course content includes:

• Leadership issues in fire service training, such as why and how the local training officer must be a catalyst for change and personal motivators within the department.

• Identifying the legal issues affecting the training function, including an understanding of a standard of care and the impact of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Fire Protection Association standards.

• Safety considerations in training.

• Marketing training internally.

• Identifying ways to justify training needs.

• Resolving training conflicts using appropriate conflict resolution techniques.

• Selecting and evaluating training curricula and materials from outside sources.

• Effective delivery and evaluation of training.