FireCoTraining.com, Inc., a Washington based company specializing in Training software for training officers has announced the availability of $1,000,000.00 in one year license grants, to fire department and emergency service operations in the US. The software provides tools for the training officer to create new training presentations and tests, or convert existing PowerPoint presentations into web based, on line materials. Once online, the information can be easily accessed from an internet connected computer either in station or out of station.
Today’s Training Officer, is charged with the task of creating classes, teaching them, imparting information, following up on certification deadlines, and dealing with crew who are out of compliance. Teaching classes again and again for those that missed the first go around, chasing down volunteers and shift personnel for follow up and grading knowledge tests, can be tremendous time wasters for a busy Training Officer.
FireCoTraining.com Training Software is available for departments of up to 100 personnel on an annual license of $2,900.00.and up to 200 personnel for $4,900.00
According to Patrick Merlino, Vice President of FireCoTraininig.com, Inc. and Volunteer Lieutenant with San Juan County Fire District 3, FireCoTraining.com software for Training Officers grew out of the need in his own department for technology tools specific to training.
“This solution provides an efficient way to deliver information to both firefighters and EMS personel, without needing to spend hours and hours in the classroom and allows for more time in live drill exercises. Tracking of classes, training events, individual personnel training histories and reporting are made easy. We are pleased and excited to offer this software to the emergency services and fire industry. With this grant allocation, we can now enable departments who realize the potential for online learning and technology, but are facing budget restraints the tools they need.”
Grant submissions are being taken for the first round of awards from 1/22/09 through 3/31/09. See FireCoTraining.com for grant criteria, grant application and software package details.