Training and Career Development 

We believe in lifelong learning; that means that training doesn’t stop after the Academy

The Training and EMS Division provides continuous and comprehensive training to Fire Department personnel to make sure our staff and the community they protect are as safe as possible. As a progressive agency we strive for excellence with continued advancement and keep up with industry best practices to provide top notch service.

Training at our state-of-the-art Tactical Training Center, which is also an Accredited Local Academy (ALA) recognized by the California State Fire Marshal’s office (CSFM), includes:

• Fire Recruit Academy
• Engineer/Driver Training
• Captains Promotional Preparation/Academy
• Battalion Chief Academy
• Multi-Company Training
• Probationary Testing (Firefighter, Engineer, and Captain) 
• Live Fire Training
• Wildland Fire Training
• EMS Training
• Rescue Training
• Hazardous Material Training
• External Training Opportunities
• Auto Extrication (including Tesla vehicles)
• Operational Training
• EMT and Paramedic Training and Certification 
• Continued Education Training (via Target Solutions and Instructor Based)