City of Glendale, CA
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Glendale Fire Training Center
541 W. Chevy Chase Dr.
Glendale, CA 91204
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 with other fire departments.
- Coordinate training activities with city, county, and state agencies and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Develop, recommend, and implement safe practices in relation to department operations.
- Investigate and report on incidents that resulted in injury or significant property damage.
- Conduct promotional examinations for sworn personnel in conjunction with City Human Resources.
- Maintain detailed, current records of all training conducted by or received within the department.
