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Ensure all personnel are provided applicable, realistic and dynamic training using diverse and innovate methods. STRATEGY #1: Collaborate to develop and deliver training programs based on identified need. Action Steps: 1. Form working group representative of department to assist in training program development. • Time: Immediate 2. Assess and ensure training programs and physical training assets meet to the greatest extent possible: industry best practices, NFPA standards, ISO requirements, OSHA laws and State regulations. • Time: Immediate 3. Train and certify 25% of operations personnel in wildland firefighting positions equivalent to individual structural positions using National Wildfire Coordinating Group and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources position requirements. • Time: 6 months 4. Collaborate with mutual aid partners and train in unified operations and incident command. • Time: 12 months 5. Conduct annual strategic review to analyze past performance and make changes as needed to meet anticipated service changes and incorporate emerging methodology/technology. • Time: 12 months STRATEGY #2: Incorporate new technology and methodology to increase efficiency of training programs. Action Steps: 1. Redesign training program incorporating more single station/single company training. • Time: hnmediate 2. Incorporate online training platforms whenever possible, to reduce seat time for personnel, while increasing documented number of training hours. • Time: Immediate 3. Implement an online training platform to deliver and track training. • Time: 6 months STRATEGY #3: Plan for future addition of training props to include live burn structure(s). Action Steps: 1. Perform needs assessment to determine training props required for future successful training program delivery as well as determining future location. • Time: 12 months 81 SBM FD 2017-2022 Strategic Plan