Training

Joe Stapp
Deputy Chief of Training


To function most effectively, the Operations Division must maintain the highest level of proficiency in accordance with standards and criteria established at the Federal, State and local level. The Training Division has the responsibility to monitor these changing requirements and use outside sources or develop intra-departmental programs to help insure the provision of the highest quality of service to the customer while safely utilizing the resources available to the Rogers Fire Department.

Community relations through several outreach and interaction programs is an equally important function of the Training Division to help secure a fire safe and an injury free community.


Training Facility




Formal departmental training and public education at RFD was established in the mid-1970's with designation of a full-time Training Officer's position. Ever increasing commitments to providing quality required intra-departmental training and fresh and effective public education programs has resulted in strengthening the Division's support staff.

 

In November, 1997, the Division moved into the Jesse Combs Emergency Training Center (ETC) which incorporates in a single location the educational infrastructure to serve as a base for program evolution in keeping with fire/EMS technological and community cultural change.

Facility Name: Jesse Combs Emergency Training Center (ETC)
Facility Location: 3003 West Oak Street
Constructed: 1997
Size: 6,500 sq. ft.
Architect: Haynes and Associates
Contractor: Oakridge Builders
Phone: 479-986-6800