What is the Field Training Office?

The Field Training Office (FTO) serves as the vital bridge for ensuring a seamless transition from recruit to fully capable, job-ready firefighters. The office provides comprehensive oversight, coordination, and delivery of the department’s field training program, integrating rigorous classroom instruction with structured, scenario-based practical training to develop the technical skills, operational judgment, and professional conduct required for effective field performance. Staffed by a dedicated leadership team consisting of a captain and four lieutenants, along with highly skilled certified instructors, the FTO collectively manages instructional operations, evaluates recruit progress, and upholds the department’s training standards, ensuring a consistent pipeline of well-prepared, mission-ready personnel.