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TRAINING & SAFETY

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The Fire District is committed to providing the best possible training, for both the career and volunteer firefighters who protect the Greater Brighton community.  The Training Division coordinates and conducts multiple levels of training on a regular basis.  The trainings offered to the firefighters range from basics fire academy to more advance fire and rescue operations.  In addition, the Fire district has partnered with Platte Valley Ambulance to conduct continuing emergency medical service education.   

The Training Division is housed at Fire Station #52, located at the corner of Firehouse Road and East Bridge Street.  Staffing is provided by a Captain of Training and Safety and the crew of Engine 52. 

Fire Academy

Annually, the Fire District conducts a Volunteer Firefighter Academy for probationary members.  Generally, the Fire Academy runs for four months and is followed by Hazardous Materials Operations and Medical First Responder Training. 

Fire Academy training classes are held for four hours on Tuesday evenings and all day on Saturdays.  Academy students are instructed by fire officers and firefighter who offer experience in the subject matter being taught. 

 

Firefighter Shift Training

In an effort to continually improve the level of service the Fire District offers the public, the Training Division provides shift training for District firefighters.  On a monthly basis, firefighters from the Fire District’s five fire stations come together to gain experience and knowledge in a variety of fire service topics.  Firefighters receive training in advanced fire suppression operations, technical rescue, hazard materials/weapons of mass destruction and vehicle extrication.           

                                                                         2008 Shift Training

                                                Ice Rescue                               Medical Helicopter Safety
                                                Search and Rescue                Engine Company Operations
                                                Live Fire Training                      Truck Company Operations   
                                                Firefighter Rescue                   Heavy Vehicle Extrication
                                                Hazardous Materials               Firefighter Health and Safety 
 

Daily Company Level Training

When not committed to specific shift trainings, the Fire District’s five fire stations conduct daily trainings so firefighters can develop their fire and rescue skills and better familiarize themselves with buildings and development in the community. 

 

Firefighter Safety

The Fire District is committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of the firefighters and staff.  The greatest asset of the Fire District is its people.  Programs are continuously being developed and updated to encourage the safest situations in an inherently dangerous profession.   

With stress and overexertion injuries being one of the leading causes of firefighter deaths annually, firefighters are encouraged to maintain as healthy of a lifestyle, as possible.  A Firefighter Peer Fitness Instructor is available to field questions from firefighters and assist with physical conditioning programs. 

Inquiries

If you should have any questions regarding the Fire District’s Training and Safety Division, please contact "Training Captain Christopher Woolley". or stop by any training and a firefighter would be happy to assist you.

 

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Greater Brighton Fire Protection District
425 South Main Street, Brighton Colorado  80601
303-659-4101