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9 <br /> • TRAINING REPORT AND STATISTICS <br /> The training program for 1983 was basically a continuation of policies <br /> established in 1981. The most eventful occurrence during .1983 was our <br /> disaster drill at the high school. This drill involved eight fire <br /> departments,'. five ambulance services, and a number of other agencies. <br /> The lessons learned at this drill have resulted in a number of changes <br /> within this area's EMS system. <br /> One major problem we encountered during 1983 was the training of our <br /> maintenance personnel. Although we were able to complete their first <br /> aid certification, the maintenance work schedule prevented any fire <br /> x training whatsoever. We hope to use more flexibility in scheduling <br /> during 1984, which should help remedy the problem. <br /> 1984 will also see a new in-house training program for our officers <br /> which has generated a fair amount of enthusiasm among the participants. <br /> We will also use 1984 to take a closer look at the uses of video tape <br /> R in the training area. <br /> The following is compilation of training hours accumulated during 1983: <br /> r <br /> Total Average <br /> Full time 546. 5 hours 91 hours <br /> Part time 1428 hours 65 hours <br /> K • Maintenance 70.5 hours 6 .5 hours <br /> SCHOOLS AND SEMINARS <br /> Once again, outside schools and conferences played a major role in <br /> maintaining standards and efficiency on our department. The following <br /> is a list of schools attended during 1983. <br /> 1. Five officers attended an incident command school. <br /> 2. Four members attended the State Fire School. <br /> 3. Two members received extensive training as paramedics. <br /> 4. Two members completed an EMT refresher course. <br /> 5. Four officers attended a disaster control school. <br /> 6. One member completed a CPR instructur refresher course. <br /> 7. Two members attended an extensive course on fire codes. <br /> 8. One officer attended a seminar on sprinkler systems. <br /> 9. One member attended a course on arson photography. <br /> 10 . Four members received flammable- liquid training at Watertown,, MN. <br /> 11. Four members attended the Firefighters ' Conference in International <br /> Falls. <br /> : 12. One officer attended the National Fire Academy in Maryland. <br /> 13. Our chief officers attended a number of management seminars. <br /> The benefits we receive from these schools is possible because of the <br /> City's ' policy of encouraging -attendance at these schools and the will- <br /> ingness of individuals to devote time and expense to attend them. <br />