Master Plan Nashua Fire Rescue, NH
Most Fire Officers are certified to the fire instructor and fire officer | level; however, many have completed
fire officer Il. Although this level of training is not a requirement, it provides an added level of support to the
Department as the officers are responsible for training their companies' members.
All members of the department have been trained on the National Incident Management System (NIMS). It
is used on all incidents throughout the city and provides a framework for successful mitigations of all
incidents.
The Department is responsible for providing several areas of specialized rescue training such as high and low
angle rescue, confined space, dive team, hazardous materials, trench, and automobile extrication. These are
very specialized areas of training and response that require constant updates to ensure that members stay
up to date on the latest changes in technology and techniques. Members currently train in the disciplines
throughout the year.
Training Administration
The Nashua Fire Rescue Training Division operates out of the Lake Street Community Fire Station. The
building has a large classroom equipped with modern technology that aids in delivering training programs
and provides a professional environment for adult learning.
The Training and Safety Division is staffed by a Captain, Lieutenant, and an Administrative Assistant. The
division is responsible for the following:
« Facilities management of the fire training grounds, classroom, and equipment areas, and a fire
resource library.
» Management of the Department's hiring process includes recruitment, testing, oral boards, and
background checks.
= Development, evaluation, and delivery of the Department's internal five-week recruit school and
oversite of the nine-month probationary period for new hires.
» The management and delivery of all fire and EMS continuing education programs. This includes the
development and maintenance of training programs and schedules, maintenance of all training
records, certification and licenses, and development of training schedules and objectives.
= The writing of Department policy, the development and implementation of standard operating
guidelines, training bulletins, and performance evaluations.
= The oversight and management of operational safety and incident investigation for calls involving
fire, EMS, and special operations.
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