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2013–2014 BIENNIAL BUDGET - the City of Tukwila

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2013–2014 Biennial Budget <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tukwila</strong>, WashingtonGoals & AccomplishmentsDEPARTMENT: Fire (11) - Training DIVISION: 522.400FUND: General FUND NUMBER: 000RESPONSIBLE MANAGER: Chief Nick OlivasPOSITION: Fire ChiefDescriptionThe Training Division team serves to provide training for all phases <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fire department as well asspecial training such as urban rescue and hazardous materials. The Training Division also serves as aquality control for college classes, Washington State Fire Service education programs and King CountyEmergency Medical Services.Training is received in many ways: regularly scheduled drill, independent study, fire preventioninspections, pre-fire planning and during emergency operations.Training is now recognized as <strong>the</strong> number one priority for <strong>the</strong> career firefighter. New and exoticchemicals are creating ever-changing hazards for <strong>the</strong> firefighter and knowledge is <strong>the</strong> key to survival.EMS skills are constantly being upgraded and <strong>the</strong> progressive department must keep abreast <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> newdevelopments.The <strong>Tukwila</strong> Fire Department Training Division is also responsible for <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>of</strong> all divisions within<strong>the</strong> fire department. This can only be accomplished through training in <strong>the</strong> latest techniques andinformation available.2011-2012 Accomplishments♦ Revised and added additional sections to our new TFD Training manual.♦ Continued regular visits to shift drills by a Training Division Officer.♦ Actively participated in Zone 3 and King County Training Officer duties.♦ Updated Training files per L&I and WAC requirements.♦ Secured an intern to develop a Training Objectives/Lesson manual.♦ Completed EVIP certifications.2013 Program Goals♦ Continue quarterly company level training requirements.♦ Continue Technical Rescue training for Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue,Trench Rescue, and Structural Collapse.♦ Participate with <strong>the</strong> Consortium on CBT (EMT) rodeos for 2013 and 2014.♦ Create a training plan and begin <strong>the</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> Flammable Liquids training for all TrainingConsortium Departments, in order to meet WAC requirements (At WA State Fire Academy).♦ Implement Confined Space training for awareness and operations personnel.2014 Program Goals♦ Initiate training for all <strong>Tukwila</strong> Firefighters on shipboard firefighting.♦ Continue to improve training programs through <strong>the</strong> Training Consortium to ensure compliancewith WA State standards and regulations.♦ Continue quarterly company level training requirements.♦ Comply with NFPA for Technical Rescue and Hazmat Technician disciplines.Page 206

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