TRAINING
The
Waupaca Volunteer Fire Department’s training division is responsible for the
training of all new members, and the ongoing training of current members, in the
areas of firefighting, Motor Pump Operators (Engineers), Extrication,
Water/Dive/Ice Rescue and other specialized areas.
The
Waupaca Volunteer Fire Department’s training division is committed to supply the
community the best-trained individuals to handle fire and other emergencies as
they arise.
Members joining our department to actively fight fires must attend, and pass a
State of Wisconsin Certified Fire Fighter 1 class through one of the technical
colleges in the state. Fire Fighter 1 class includes 96 hours of classroom
instruction and practical skills.
The
Waupaca Volunteer Fire Department conducts organized trainings twice a month.
Our trainings consist of a variety of topics all of which are designed to keep
our members skills at a level to operate at extreme conditions at a moments
notice. Steve Fenske is our department training officer. Steve shares the vision
with Chief Olson that to have a good fire department you need a highly trained
fire department.
We
encourage department members to seek training outside the department as well,
through Schooling and conferences. As with any department we are
struggling to find the time to fit in all the training that is required. We
welcome all department members to share their ideas to help make our training
sessions both informative and interesting
