August 19, 2021
The Ultimate Training Platform for Volunteer Fire Departments
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Volunteer fire departments often face a unique set of challenges compared to their career department counterparts. How do you keep your organization running smoothly when the threat of constant personnel change is always a factor?
Recruitment and retention, personnel skill sets, safety and compliance, and even damage to the department's reputation are often greater pain points for volunteer fire departments. Vector Solutions' best-in-class online training management platform, Vector LMS, is designed to help volunteer fire departments easily and efficiently streamline and standardize compliance and training amid fluctuating complexities.
Vector LMS Empowers Volunteer Fire Departments to:
- help volunteers maintain EMS licensures and regional fire/safety compliance standards with 450+ hours of fire service training, plus 250+ hours of CAPCE-accredited EMS training
- keep volunteers motivated and engaged with custom and built-in activities, tests, and materials
- digitally deliver important department communications with eSignature confirmation to keep members accountable and informed
- easily document Drill Night training attendance and annual requirements
- provide relevant online pre-learning to prepare volunteers for hands-on training in advance
- gain deeper insight into performance trends and training progress with customizable reporting
Vector LMS Online Training Courses Essential for Volunteer Fire Departments:
- NFPA 1001 Series | Firefighter I and II
- NFPA 1021 Series | Company Officer
- NFPA 1500 Bloodborne Pathogen Safety
- Fleet Program Series for Apparatus Operators
- Four-part HAZMAT Series - First Responder Operations Level Refresher (MOD #1-4)
"Skeptics are afraid that online training is trying to take the place of practical training. However, it actually enhances our training program and allows more free time for hands-on training activities."
Philip Drangula, Lieutenant in Training & Special Operations
Cinnaminson Fire Department (NJ)
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Powerful communication, tracking, and recordkeeping capabilities combined with pre-built training task books and a comprehensive course library make Vector LMS the perfect fit for volunteer fire departments looking to take their training program to the next level.
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