Is the internet not wonderful, people can step into discussions from all over! I am also from Oregon (a volunteer for over 30 years). To expand on cidertom's comment (which is accurate as to what many volunteer and combination departments in Oregon do) is that the state will certify departments to do their own training internally and have a process for inviting people from other departments, NOT requiring an individual to travel to a state training facility. The state also provides regional trainers who teach at local departments.
Fire training mandate slammed
Is the internet not wonderful, people can step into discussions from all over! I am also from Oregon (a volunteer for over 30 years). To expand on cidertom's comment (which is accurate as to what many volunteer and combination departments in Oregon do) is that the state will certify departments to do their own training internally and have a process for inviting people from other departments, NOT requiring an individual to travel to a state training facility. The state also provides regional trainers who teach at local departments.