Division of Training + Professional Development

Staff

• Director of Training: Captain Scott Mello
• Training Officer: Lieutenant Richard Blais

Responsibilities
The staff at the Division of Training & Professional Development is responsible for coordinating training for the Providence Fire Department. This includes the recruiting of new entry level firefighters to required refresher training of seasoned veterans.

Along with assisting in the hiring process and training new recruits, the staff is tasked with the continued coordination of required departmental recertification programs so members may retain their qualifications, certificates and/or licensing in such subjects as;

• CPR
• Emergency Medical technician (Basic and Cardiac)
• Hazardous Materials

Monthly training assignments are scheduled to provide an opportunity for firefighters/EMT's to review skills and safety procedures fulfilling national training requirements.

Included in the responsibilities of the staff is the review new equipment, training programs and any new tools or techniques from around the country. Members of the Division of Training and Professional Development travel to many locations in the United States to receive specialized training in these new tools and techniques and then bring that knowledge back to members of the department.

The Training Staff also coordinates advanced training for members that have successfully past competitive promotional exams for officer ranks in the department. Those members receive national certification in officer development, safety positions and advanced incident command to name a few.

The members of the Division of Training and Professional Development encourage any one wishing more information to kindly contact the office through this website with any questions they may have.