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Ramsey, Nowthen, St. Francis, Oak Grove, and Bethel, Minnesota Feasibility Study for Shared or Cooperative Fire and Emergency Services ESCI reviewed the general training competencies identified in the fire departments' training programs and found that all cover the fundamental topic areas that should be addressed in an effective training program. It is noted that personnel accountability practices are under development on an area wide basis. Accountability on the fire scene is of critical importance and should be prioritized by all of the agencies as a collaborative undertaking. Recruit training is delivered via a county -wide, coordinated program. Upon completion, new firefighters receive Firefighter I and II certification, along with Hazardous Materials — operations classes and First Responder medical training. The approach is commendable. Training Administration To function effectively, a training program needs to be managed. Administrative program support is important, though frequently weakly addressed. An additional element of effective administration is the development of program guidance in the form of training plans and goals. Figure 63: Training Administration Ramsey/ Nowthen FD Oak Grove FD St. Francis FD Bethel FD Director of training program Paid on Cali Training Officer Paid on Call member is designated as Training Officer Paid On Call Lieutenant/ Training Officer Volunteer Captain is assigned to training Goals and objectives identified Fire Instructor & Fire Officer I Certification required for Officer levels. Asst. Chief Fire Officer I and II. Training program targets Certification Continuing Education requirements. Clearly defined direction to meet continuing education requirement for FF I and FF II, as well as first responder. No written plan but defined. No written goals. Annual training plan is developed via the officers. Identify training need and mandatory subjects. Fundamental goal is maintenance of FF I, FF II and EMS certification levels. No written Goals and Objectives. Meet annually to identify training needs and develop annual schedule to address identified needs and NFPA requirement. Governing body support and concurrence Annually required training based on N FPA Supportive Supportive Somewhat Clerical support City administration completed training records, documentation Training Officer Training Officer only None tiEsne rgency &tykes Consu king page 7I