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Our Mission is to ignite the potential within every Firefighter, EMS professional and Emergency Responder. Located at the Walter P. Harris Regional Training Center at 10200 Erwin Street, Detroit, MI 48204, we foster growth, knowledge and unity among Detroit Fire Department members, city agencies and our community. Together, we create a safer Detroit.
Under the leadership of Chief Jamal Mickles and our expert staff, we are committed to providing essential training programs that safeguard Detroit. Our training programs are exhaustive, some examples including:
- New Recruit Training
- Firefighter 1 & 2
- Fire Instructor
- Fire Officer
- In-Service Training
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Emergency Medical Technician Training
- Live Fire Training
The facility is equipped with 11 classrooms, one EMS Skills Lab, an Outdoor Training Section and a cafeteria equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, sink and water cooler. Each classroom has the latest electronic audio-visual equipment and training aids, creating an ideal environment for lectures and hands-on training.
EMS Skills Lab
Our EMS Skills Lab is equipped with lifelike mannequins, advanced medical equipment and simulated scenarios. All of these resources meet the rigorous standards of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Michigan.
Outdoor Training Section
In our Outdoor Training Section, firefighters gain invaluable experience in firefighting and rescue operations in a safe, supervised setting. Our training options include:
- Automobile Live Fire Trainer
- BLEVE Fire Trainer
- FireVent Mobile Training Station
- HAZMAT Scenario Trainer
PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION COURSE
The Detroit Fire Department Training Division, in collaboration with Wayne County Community College District, is proud to host its new paramedic training and certification course. The class meets five days a week for 10 months, and students receive licensed paramedic eligibility after fulfilling the following requirements:
- 500 hours of classroom learning
- 600 hours of clinical experience
- Satisfactory completion of the national certification exam