"training the boots on the gROUND... how to train the boots on the ground."
Your first step toward "training the boots on the ground... how to train the boots on the ground."
"Training the boots on the ground how to train the boots on the ground."
We are a Michigan-based training group of active duty and retired career firefighters, from field training officers to chief officers, with diverse backgrounds in fire, EMS, technical rescue, law enforcement, and even legal practice.
Most agencies have a "training of
"Training the boots on the ground how to train the boots on the ground."
We are a Michigan-based training group of active duty and retired career firefighters, from field training officers to chief officers, with diverse backgrounds in fire, EMS, technical rescue, law enforcement, and even legal practice.
Most agencies have a "training officer" or training division. This is not that, although we do compliment it!
We give you everything you need to implement a standardized, transparent, effective field training / mentorship program at your agency. This is NOT a subscription program.
This is not about being kinder, gentler, softer or “woke." It's about getting the best out of each and every new hire, in an environment where men and women who want to work in this profession are increasingly valuable commodities.
Those responsible for training your new firefighters and EMS personnel are gatekeepers of your organization, moving the needle on department culture in a way that company and chief officers simply cannot. They shoulder the responsibility for developing your new hires into valuable assets (as opposed to simply asses-in-seats) for your community. And their soft skills, or lack thereof, can be a potential source of significant liability.
What your agency looks like 5, 10, 25 years from now depends on how effectively you train your new employees. So how much are you investing to train your trainers?
Firefighters demonstrate every single day that they are the world's best problem solvers. We show up with tools, trucks and brains, and keep calling for more tools and trucks and brains until we solve the problem. Let's bring that same intensity to developing our field training programs!
As Field Training Officers, we are exposed to significant potential criminal and civil liability. Between home security systems, law enforcement's body worn cameras, and Gen Z employees making TikToks at work, everything is “on the record.” How do we educate, motivate, and discipline the future leaders of our department, all while avoid
As Field Training Officers, we are exposed to significant potential criminal and civil liability. Between home security systems, law enforcement's body worn cameras, and Gen Z employees making TikToks at work, everything is “on the record.” How do we educate, motivate, and discipline the future leaders of our department, all while avoiding legal dumpster fires?
In today's fire service, we typically rely on pure luck. A burnt-out firefighter or medic with fairly low seniority often gets "volun-told" to train a new hire.
Even if a formal program exists on paper, those working in the trenches are throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks – with potentially disastrous results. The risk management portion of our class covers everything from DEI to more obscure issues like negligent retention or entrustment.
In-House Solutions, LLC's standardized, transparent process has been tested in other fields for decades! Field Training Officers who understand their roles as mentors and leaders, appreciate the long-term strategic value of their positions, and bring our evaluation process back to your agency are well on their way to creating a resilient and effective field training program that significantly curtails potential legal exposure.
