Training Retained Training Retained firefighters play a vital role and their training is divided into various stages culminating in a two year probationary period. This training is carried out at the firefighter’s local fire station or at the Fire Service Training Centre.
Pre-Induction Course
This training covers the organisation of the Fire Service, conditions of service, health and safety, hose drills, knots and lines, hand signals and ladders.The training is carried out at the applicant’s local fire station and prepares them for the retained induction course.
Retained Induction Course
This training takes place at the Fire Service Training Centre and helps the student develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to safely and competently assist at operational incidents as part of a firefighting crew.The course covers more advanced hose drills, manual handling, appliance drills, ladders, road traffic accident procedures, first aid and incident command systems. The training culminates in practical assessments to ensure that all of the course objectives have been achieved. Students are constantly mentored and encouraged to keep personal development plans.
Competency to Ride Certificate
Following more station based training the students are assessed on their competency to ride which covers all of the areas they have covered in their training. Successful completion of this assessment allows the student to start riding an operational fire appliance and attending incidents.
Breathing Apparatus Training
Retained Firefighters then progress on to more advanced training in order that they can wear specialist breathing apparatus sets as part of their role. This training is delivered at the Fire Service Training Centre and is designed to give the students an in-depth knowledge of breathing apparatus, compartment fires and fire behaviour.
Probationary Period
Throughout the remaining two years of the firefighters probation students are given more quality training and development in order to ensure that they are highly skilled and capable of dealing with all of the challenging situations they will encounter throughout their Fire Service careers.
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