The Role of the Training Officer
April 21, 2026
The training officer is one of the most important positions within a fire department. In a volunteer department, where staffing may be limited, the training officer helps ensure that quality training is developed and delivered to the volunteers. This section of Training Volunteer Firefighters to Be Combat Ready, reprinted in Fire Engineering, outlines functions and responsibilities of the training officer as well as what is required of the instructor and the student.
