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The Employee Development Division is focused on the training and skills advancement of the The department also works with the local citizens and businesses in the teaching of First Aid skills on |
The Temple Terrace Fire Department Personnel Development Division is committed to incorporating the best instructional and training methods by using current fire service data, performance standards, and modern technology. The Fire Department welcomes the challenges and opportunities of the future, while remaining steadfast to the traditions and wisdom of the past.
This Division manages the personnel educational programs for fire suppression, medical training, career and individual development, and various specialty certifications. These programs range from State-mandated training in firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials, and incident command to all aspects of basic and advanced life support.
RECRUITMENT
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RESERVE FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM
The Fire Department career personnel are supplemented by dedicated volunteers who are trained in fire suppression and medical services. The volunteers comprise the Reserve Firefighter Program.
The Reserve Firefighter Program ended the year with an active roster of nine firefighters. Throughout most of 2005, the Reserve Program was continuing through a transition. At the end of 2003, the program required the Reserve Firefighters to put in a minimum of 20 hours of shift work each month. In addition, the reserves are required to attend 50% of the Department’s Reserve training classes. All reserves are required to be certified or currently attending class as Emergency Medical Technicians and/or State Volunteer Firefighters prior to working on a shift.
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