MISSION: To provide members of the community a basic look into the Westminster Fire Department and to increase awareness and understanding of emergency services.
PURPOSE: To provide basic training to community members to give them a look into the department’s capabilities and limitations.
METHODS: Includes classroom lectures and hands-on training.
Instructor Expectations: Instructors will expect students to use good judgment to ensure that they project a professional image. Attendees will have cell phones on vibrate, be ready to learn, and participate in hands-on activities when they feel comfortable.
Course Objectives:
1. To guide community members through basic training sessions and testing.
2. To provide a basic knowledge of field operations.
3. Students will complete the following:
- Tour of the station
- Introduction to the Westminster Fire Department
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Stop the Bleed
- Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Hose line operations
- Ladders
