Firefighter Training Drill: Template for Quick Drills

Fire training drill by Forest Reeder

Download a sample template for placing your fire department’s procedures and information to be covered in weekly skills drills. The template is available in Word format so you can easily edit the pertinent information.

Consider using some of the drill ideas I suggested in Firefighting Drill Ideas for the New Year to get your training evolutions rolling in 2014.

Download the template HERE (PDF).

Firefighter Training Drills by Forest ReederForest Reeder began his fire service career in 1979. He currently serves as Division Chief of Training & Safety for the Des Plaines (IL) Fire Department. He is a past recipient of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) prestigious George D. Post Instructor of the Year award and has been responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of in-service firefighter training activities as well as a full-service fire training academy program. Forest holds numerous Illinois fire service certifications and holds a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University.

 

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