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ATTN: Training and Safety Div.
405 Pike Road
West Palm Beach, FL
33411-3815
 
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Phone: 5616167017
Fax: 5616167088

 
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Under the leadership of Division Chief Vicki Sheppard, the Training & Safety Division is responsible for meeting the growing needs of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue emergency response personnel. As a metro fire rescue department, the Training & Safety Division is an active participant in the National Fire Academy's TRADE program.

The Training & Safety Division is responsible for the initial training and continuing education for the existing 1300 certified Firefighters, 200 support personnel, and the Firefighter recruits. Nine Staff Captains lead training in the following areas:

Company Officer Training
Driver Operator Training
Firefighter Training
EMT/Paramedic Training

Special Operations Training
Recruit Training
Communicator, Inspector, Investigator Training

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The Training & Safety Division utilizes state-of-the-art technology to deliver consistent, repeatable training through the department's intranet site. A Website Specialist dedicated to the Training & Safety Division helps develop and post streaming videos, Quick Skills, on-line segments, and simulations for personnel to utilize in their required training regiment.

Three personnel assigned to the Video Production Department support the Training & Safety Division by producing training videos distributed over County Cable Channel 20. The Video Production Department provides video and still photography for scheduled seminars, conferences, promotions, and graduations. Monthly produced television shows include:

The Training and Safety Division is located at the Chief Herman W. Brice Regional Training Center, 405 Pike Road, West Palm Beach.

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