2021 ANNUAL REPORT

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Training Office (continued)

In-Service Training Programs

DFRS’ In -Service Training Programs have expanded tremendously since their inception. As COVID-19 restrictions began to relax, In-Service Training resumed under a different delivery method that adhered to State guidelines. This delivery continued in the form of in- station visits by Academy staff with “Dollhouse” fire behavior training, thus keeping class size to a minimum. Additionally, during the month of July, the Training Section was able to secure the former Rock Creek Elementary School to conduct destructive training scenarios which included vertical ventilation and rapid intervention based skills. In-Service training also expanded to include our mutual aid partners at Fort Detrick and NSF Thurmont (Camp David). The Division also achieved 100% successful completion of the Annual Compliance Training. In addition to these accomplishments, multiple certification courses in various emergency services disciplines were sponsored and delivered to the workforce with additional focus on pump operators, and special operations. The Training Staff continues to support our volunteer corporations delivering CPR Certification courses and live fire training evolutions at the PSTF as well as live fire training in acquired structures within the county. In Service Training programs continue to support rapidly increasing Community Outreach demands by providing training in Basic First Aid, Hands only CPR and Stop the Bleed to the residents and businesses in Frederick County. *Note, many of these programs have been placed on hold due to COVID.