Training, Education, & EMS

Training

The East Moline Fire Department uses a training model that has 4 pillars (Fire, EMS, Special Operations, Career Development) resting upon a foundation of safety. Each of these pillars works together, along with a foundation of safe practices and procedures, to provide the citizens of East Moline professional community oriented emergency response services.

Safety

• Safety must become a constant state of mind
• Safe practices must become reflex in nature
• EMFD Safe Practices are communicated through:
  • East Moline Fire Department SOGs
  • City of East Moline Policies and Procedures
  • National Incident Management System - ICS
  • Training delivered annually or for a specific event
  • Officer and peer influences
• Annual Safety Training includes:
  • OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Training
  • OSHA Respiratory Protection Training
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator Training