The training officer is responsible for the training of the firefighters. The training officer arranges all firefighters to get a minimum of 240 training hours a year. The training is a wide variety of training which is conducted in-house with some outside training at the State Fire Academy. All shift lieutenants are required to be state certified fire instructors. The training consist of all State, Federal, and OSHA requirements such as: Haz mat, confined space,  blood-borne pathogens, etc.. Other topics covered  basic firefighting, apparatus engineer driver training, emergency medical care, leadership. All training is outlined to meet are exceed the NFPA requirements.