With continued education, knowledge, and understanding the Training Division assures all personnel are kept up to date with the latest safety information, tactical considerations, and practical exercise scenarios.
Every new firefighter for the Portsmouth Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services is educated and trained by fire training professionals that have dedicated their time and knowledge to ensure that the firefighters protecting the City of Portsmouth have a strong base of fire knowledge and tactics, as well as community involvement and education.
With a major focus on continual training and development of our course responses, the Fire Training Division also assists with logistical support training needs for the department's Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, and the Maritime Incident Response Teams.