The importance of training cannot be overstated in the world of emergency services. Where life safety is at risk, competence of the responders should be paramount. The purpose of our training division is to ensure that we can provide the very best service to our community. We accomplish this by doing consistent, relevant, and quality training with our personnel. With ever changing building practices and emerging technologies, firefighters must train constantly in order to remain effective. Firefighting, Hazardous Materials, and EMS training are all conducted under our training division.

We use modern training techniques based on current industry trends and recommendations by the NFPA. Our training program provides fire and rescue professionals with essential information that supports ongoing professional development and enhances training efforts, whether online, in the classroom or during hands-on training evolutions. The program includes fundamental skills, like forcible entry basics and SCBA maintenance and use, as well as advanced tactics related to high-risk/low-frequency events, like technical rescue and active shooter incident response.

Additional training with area companies and other regional fire departments contributes even more educational benefits. Mutual Aid Training and Pre-Fire Planning keep Ouachita Parish Fire Department ready for numerous emergency scenarios.