Emergency Operations Training

The Two Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) is not content to simply maintain its current services. It is committed to continually improving and developing services that ultimately improve the quality of life for the community. Identifying department and community needs and then formulating a plan to address and satisfy the need is a function of the training bureau. Traditional and non-traditional methods are incorporated to enhance learning and improve the department's services.

The training bureau transcends every operation of the Fire Department. Every skill and service performed is a result of preparation through training. It is essential that this training is continuous to meet the needs of every operation. Areas covered during training sessions include a wide variety related to fire, rescue, and EMS incidents. Wisconsin State certified instructors who are members of the TRFD provide the majority of training. For various technical areas of expertise, training is coordinated with external agencies. Mandates by state and federal agencies are constantly demanding increased training.

Services and skills are no longer limited to the traditional fire service. The Training Bureau researches current and future services and develops techniques for educating members. Training and education are essential to maintain and improve skills and services. They are also essential to move department operations into the future. The TRFD has advanced to provide many new services that traditionally were not considered the fire department's responsibility. New and advanced skills and ideas must continually be introduced. Training and advances in service are not limited to technical emergency operation skills such as fire suppression, emergency medicine, water rescue, and hazardous materials. They also include, but are not limited to areas such as customer service, leadership, and social diversity.