Training

The Training Division is under the command of Division Chief John Bianco under the general supervision of the Deputy EMS Chief William S. Kiley

To register for classes, conduct on-line EMS education and look at upcoming classes, click on the EMS Training Center Web Site

TRAINING DIVISION ORGANIZATION:

The Training Division of Emergency Medical Services is organized into three major programs which implement training policies by planning, developing, organizing, and conducting various technical and non-technical programs of study for rescue members, public safety officers (firefighters, police officers, communications officers, etc.), hospital personnel, and the general public.

MAJOR PROGRAMS AND OBJECTIVES:

I. Basic Education

Objective:

To provide for the initial, basic and continuing education in emergency medical care for system personnel to meet the Department requirements for providing first responder and basic life support patient care services.

First Responder Education
EMT Rescue
EMT Fire
Clinical Education
Continuing Education
EVOC and Defensive Driving
A.E.D.

II. Advanced Education

Objective:

To provide for the advanced and continuing education in emergency medical care for system personnel to meet the Department requirements for providing both basic and advanced life support patient care services.

Shock Trauma Education
Cardiac Education
Paramedic Education
Clinical Education

III. Specialty Education

Objective:

To provide certain specialized education for system and support personnel to enhance their dispatching, medical control, special rescue and general managerial skills.