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About the Training Division
It is the mission of the Leander Fire Department’s Training Division to provide the highest quality and most progressive education and training to ensure our personnel can safely and effectively deliver exceptional service in all risk-related disciplines.
To function most effectively, the Operations Division must maintain the highest level of proficiency in accordance with standards and criteria established at the federal, state, and local level. The Training Division has the responsibility of monitoring these changing requirements and implementing training activities to ensure the department is well prepared. The development of training programs occurs through the research of new and innovative training practices and review of departmental curriculum. The responsibilities of the Training Division include:
- Fire Suppression and Emergency Operations Training - Emergency Medical Continuing Education and Refresher Courses - Annual Cadet School (SFFMA Accredited Basic and Intermediate certificate) - Vehicle Extrication Course - Hazardous Materials Training - Firefighter Safety and Survival Training - Officer and Career Development - Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification Courses - Technical Rescue Training - Emergency Medical Technician Course (for F.D. members only)
Routine tasks for the Training Division include:
- Development of programs - Revise existing curriculum - Acquisition of new materials - Maintenence and monitoring of certifications - Maintenance of instructor skills - Participation in applicant and promotional testing - Delivery and development of the Annual Training Plan
The Training Division is located in the Leander Fire Department Administrative and Training Facility located at 101 E. Sonny Drive. The facility consists of classrooms, a simulation room, computer lab, offices, a workout room, four-story drill tower and a two-story, state-of-the-art burn building. The training field also features a liquid propane gas (LPG) car fire simulator and LPG quad simulator.
