Training

Training is a high priority at Harlem-Roscoe Fire. It is most evident within the training division by the endless commitment of the time and talents of our Instructors. There are times that classes are being held or attended nearly every night of the week. With the completion of the new training burn tower and new classrooms at Station Three, extensive hands-ontraining is readily available year-round. This not only keeps the firefighters well-trained, but keeps most of our trainings within the district to ensure a full and rapid response to emergencies.

All Harlem-Roscoe firefighters complete over 100 hours of training before even becoming probationary firefighters. At least one new recruit class is held every year as well as the Fire Fighter II Certification Classes. Training continues every week with drill night and other specialized trainings. All firefighters are trained in CPR and must maintain current certification.

Fire personnel are also highly encouraged to further their education outside of the department. We feel it is an important part of our overall program. Firefighters attend classes and seminars locally at Rock Valley College, at other fire departments, the hospitals, etc. They also will attend classes at the Champaign and Monroe Fire Schools and the Illinois Fire Institute.

Fire personnel are also on advisory committees for training and safety, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire's personnel not only have the dedication and desire to serve, they are some of the most caring and compassionate people you’re likely to find in our district. Over 100 men and women volunteer to serve as firefighters, emergency medical technicians, dispatchers, chaplains, fire prevention, administrative, mechanics and photographers.

Each responder is supplied with the best in protective clothing, tools and education available so they can do their jobs and return home safely. The department is proud of their personnel’s firefighting skills, and on-going training. Many firefighters have specialized and high-tech training backgrounds in various work fields, thus bringing that knowledge to an emergency scene. Each firefighter is cross-trained in firefighting, extrication, water rescue, forcible entry, carbon monoxide (CO) and gas detection, confined space, collapse emergencies, and many are Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s).

Safety on the fire scene is a major concern for fire departments and Harlem-Roscoe Fire deals with it seriously. Firefighter accountability and safety on a fire scene is of the utmost importance. Officers are constantly searching for and trying new equipment to help keep our firefighters safe. Currently on fire scenes the Passport system is utilized, all firefighters have a P.A.S.S. Alarm, and R.I.T. Teams are used.

Click here to see photos and videos of the fire calls >>>>>> On The Scene

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Supply all depends on what size the fire is.The fire trucks carry enough water to start an immediate attack and give the firefighters enough time to get the supply hoses hooked up to a hydrant.

The department has two 3,000 gallon tenders (tankers) to shuttle water into the areas with no hydrants; about two-thirds of our fire district. The tenders and one of the engines carry a portable folding tank to set up on scene and is used to supply the attack trucks. Water can also be drafted from other natural water sources, such as a creek.

The computer mapping program quickly shows where the nearest hydrant or water sources are located; saving precious time.

 

 

Fire Investigation - The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office mandates that all fires are investigated for cause and origin. Harlem-Roscoe Fire has a team of trained and experienced fire investigators – two are State Certified. If more help is needed, a MABAS Box may be called for mutual aid with trained investigators from nearby departments would then respond. The IL State Fire Marshal’s Fire Investigator is also requested on any suspicious fires, on any high dollar fires, where anyone is injured, or in the event of a fatality.