Training
The fire department maintains a highly trained and skilled
workforce. Firefighters must be trained and have knowledge in many different
areas, from fire behavior, emergency medical skills and rescue techniques
to general mechanical aptitude and personal relations. Training is accomplished
at many different levels throughout the department.
New recruit Firefighter/ Paramedics are put through basic training in
conjunction with the Ventura County Fire Department's regional Fire Training
Academy. Personnel continue to receive regularly scheduled training at
the company level, the battalion level and in multi-agency exercises.
All aspects of the job are maintained in classroom and hands-on drills.
In addition to job related training members are encouraged
to continue higher education learning and often attend management and
command courses as well as technical seminars related to job responsibilities.
Employees also receive regular training in fitness and wellness, employee
relations, and grief counseling.