The objectives of the Training & Safety section are to:

• Evaluate the training level of individual employees and employee teams.
• Research, recommend and provide training in new concepts.
• Plan and coordinate training with the other Area "C" cities.
• Plan, provide and supervise department recruit academies, sometimes jointly in collaboration with other fire departments.
• Coordinate training activities with city, county and state agencies and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legal requirements.
• Develop, recommend and implement safe practices in relation to operations of the department.
• Investigate and report on incidents and accidents that resulted in injury or significant property damage involving department personnel or property.
• Conduct, in conjunction with City Human Resources, promotional examinations for sworn personnel positions.
• Maintain detailed, current records of all training conducted by the department or received elsewhere for all department personnel.