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FIRE TRAINING
Function
The function of the Smyrna Fire Training Division is to provide applicable, on time training and
performance measures to Administration, Response, Prevention Divisions, and our citizens. This is done
by providing basic and advanced fire, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and
technical rescue training. Integral parts of the Training Division include course development, policy and
procedure enforcement, new hire implementation, initial and continuing education for Fire & EMS, health
& safety education and meeting State and National Standards.
Major Goals and Objectives (FY 2027)
1. Officer development implementation
• Blue Card Command initial and recertification process
• Management Development Programs
• Hold Engineer and Lieutenant promotional exams, assisted by Carl Vinson Institute of
Government
2. Improvements and additions to the Smyrna Training Ground and EMS equipment
• Additional storage shed and electrical power on site through power company
• Purchase updated training equipment for EMT and Advanced EMT (AEMT) school
3. Schedule and execute the adopted department training calendar
• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT and AEMT)
• Officer and professional development
• Active Attack Integrated Response Training more frequently
• Complete the annual Physical Ability Test (PAT) with 100% participation
4. Recruitment
• Connecting the Future Firefighter Program to onboarding of new fire personnel
• In-house and hybrid (In-house/GPSTC) Recruit School
5. Implement critical tasks outlined in departmental strategic plan
• Open EMT class to outside agencies (for fee)
Performance Measures (FY 2027)
• Number of AEMT and Paramedic
• Hours of EMS and Fire Training, inside and outside the City of Smyrna
• Number of Fire, BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructors
• ISO rating schedule (CRR)
• Site Reviews
• Number of applicants and number of successful recruits
• Community Risk Assessment
• Standards of Cover
• Agency Accreditation self-assessment
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