Training
Town of Turtle Fire Department
Training doesn't end when a recruit passes the
minimum skills test. Every member of the Turtle Fire
Department is expected to attend training at least
once each month. The drill held on the first Tuesday
of the month is attended by all available members.
This drill provides an ideal time to bring in guest
speakers, discuss changes in department policies,
guidelines and practices, and generally inform the
membership of "what's new". The other drill required
of all members who didn't attend the Tuesday drill
takes place the following Sunday.
Any member who operates any department vehicle
is required to attend driver training. This includes an
obstacle course and a practical "on road" exam.
Anyone who wishes to drive one of our engines must
first attend and pass an MPO certification class.
Department officers and any firefighter who acts in
the role of an apparatus officer is expected to have
at least one hour of practical run time on each
apparatus he or she is certified on. Any interested
member is also welcome and encouraged to start
driver training.
Link to Town of Turtle Fire Department online training page
