ROLES ANDFUNCTIONS OF THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT

The Training Department's role inthe Brigade is one that is very integral to the development of the Brigade.

The Training Department of the Brigade is that arm of the Brigade with responsibly for the training of the mena nd women who enter the profession of firefighting within its organization.  Persons desirous of becoming firefighters are required to undergo a basic firefighting techniques training course carried out by theTraining Department.

During this basic training instructors; train, assess and make recommendations for successful participantsto become firefighters.

The Department also  prepare and conduct promotional exercises for firefighters seeking to  enter the sub-officer  and the junior officer corps.

One of the most important role of the Department is that of researching and developingof old and new materials which are very important to the Brigade's role of "Saving Lives and Protecting Property".