Training

Training within the Hudson Fire Department is ongoing throughout the year. The HFD responds to a multitude of different calls from medical to fire, and from ice water to open water rescue. In response to the variety of calls, each requiring its own specific trained personnel; training is of the utmost importance.
Training is a weekly occurrence in which all members meet in-house. Guided by the training officers and assistants, various subjects are reviewed on an alternating basis.
Apart from the in-house training, the HFD is obliged to follow provincial fire courses. These 9 modules (minimum) are taught by a certified instructor and can take up to 2 years to complete on a part-time basis.
All firefighters are required to be trained as first responders (minimum 45 hour course) after such time they are able to respond as part of the HFD’s medical team. In order to keep their skills up to date, the medical director requires members to participate in 3-4 hour modules every year in which different skills are reviewed and tested. A medical team member is also required to take a 4 hour epinephrine course which enables them to administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis.
Ice water rescue training is conducted every spring. Certified members review and practice the required skills. New Recruits are required to take a two day intensive ice water certification course. (ACUC)
Training for open water rescue starts with all members taking the Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operators Course. After the CCG course has been completed training involves hands on boat operation in open water over different seasons and water conditions.

The HFD realizes that training is paramount and takes pride in it’s well trained members.