Grand Lake Fire’s Training Program
A Commitment to Excellence
Grand Lake Fire Protection District maintains a professionally focused training regimen that addresses and hones the skills needs for our five disciplines, Fire, Wildland, HazMat, EMS, and Specialty Rescue, as well as physical fitness. Yearly training covers all current and up to date techniques and standard practices. This allows us to address the Continuing Education needs for our members with both the Colorado State mandated 3-year renewal, as well as the NREMT, BLS, ACLS, and PALS 2 year renewal. Every month is structured to address each of the disciplines on a six-day rotation.
Structure Fire Training
Current and up to date structural fire fighting techniques and tactics including advanced interior operations, commercial structure fire operations, scene size up, water supply and advance aerial operations. Education is structured around NFPA 1401, 1403, 1410 in order to meet the requirements of NFPA Standard 1001.
Wildland Training
Modern tactics and practices that address our needs for all open country and urban wildland interface firefighting. We also train in mutual aid with our county and federal partners. Education is structured around NFPA 1051, in order to meet the requirements of NFPA Standard 1141.
HazMat Training
Cutting edge tactics and disciplines that include HazMat decontamination, product containment, and scene size up. Education is structured to meet the requirements of NFPA Standard 1072.
EMS Training
Latest EMS, Emergency Medical Service, Protocol and up to date practices including cardiac arrest, multi system trauma, and medication administration. Education is structured meet the requirements of National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Colorado.
Specialty Rescue Training
A gambit of training to address High and Low Angle Rescue, Water Rescue, Ice Rescue, Search and Rescue, Vehicle Extrication and Stabilization. All education is designed to address the requirements of NFPA Standard 1006, 2500 and 1670.