Shakopee Fire Department 2023 Year in Review

TRAINING

TRAINING The Fire Department spends more time training than any other tasks or responsibilities There are many training standards for firefighters, including requirements from the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board (MFSCB), Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE), Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), and the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) Shakopee firefighters undergo training daily while on shift (company training) They also complete weekly department training and external training Topics covered range from fire suppression to leadership In 2023, the Shakopee Fire Department completed more than 15,000 personnel hours of training In addition, firefighters participated in staff, officer, committee, and association meetings benefiting both the general public and operations of the fire department

Firefighters undergo rescue training on the Minnesota River

Firefighters perform a mock emergency drill and training at the Minnesota Correctional Facility

The Fire/Rescue team practiced rescue training on the Delirious ride at Valleyfair

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