The Professional Development Division provides continuing education and advancement for all fire department members including the maintenance of various certifications. It is also responsible for the pre-employment recruitment process and operating the recruit academies. This division manages the promotional process for the ranks of First-Class Fire Fighter, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief.
It also manages the fire department’s special operations resources:
- Hazardous Materials Team (Haz-Mat)
- Technical Rescue team
- Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) task force
Staffing includes:
- 1 Assistant Chief,
- 1 Division Chief,
- 1 Academy Coordinator,
- 1 Career Development Coordinator,
- 1 Technical Rescue/USAR program manager,
- 1 Haz-Mat program manager,
- 1 EMS program manager,
- 1 Deputy EMS Coordinator,
- 1 Community Engagement Coordinator,
- 1 Logistics Manager,
- 1 Senior Support Specialist
