City of Lake Charles, Louisiana
Training
The Training Division is responsible for assembling or developing training materials, conducting training classes and keeping records of training activities. The training curriculum for all training classes will be based on the standards of the NFPA and the recommendations of the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana. All newly hired firefighters are trained in house by our own training division.
Employees of this Division evaluate the performance of department employees during training and maintains records required to document the activity of the Training Division.
The Training Division conducts training classes, either in the classroom, at the drill field, or at the fire station, in the following areas: firefighting; forcible entry; use of protective breathing apparatus; CPR; fire streams; hydraulics; ventilation; rescue; safety; fire attack; salvage and overhaul; driving fire equipment; hazardous materials; fire fighting apparatus, tools and equipment.
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4649 Common ST
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Telephone Number: 337-491-1792
- Facsimile Number: 337-491-1646
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