Hianloland Fire Company provides top-tier training to ensure our members are fully prepared to deliver exceptional emergency services to West Greenwich and surrounding communities. Training is held every Tuesday at our stations, the Rhode Island Fire Academy, and specialized facilities, with additional Saturday sessions as needed.

Our program follows NFPA 1001 standards, equipping members with the essential knowledge and skills for firefighter certification and operational proficiency. Members receive ongoing education at no cost, including courses through National Grid, VFIS, and FEMA. The third Tuesday of each month is reserved for our business meeting.

Through continuous training, we remain committed to excellence and professionalism in service.

For more information, email hianloland@hianlolandfire.org.

Core Firefighter Training Topics:

• Auto Extrication

• Building Construction Awareness for Firefighters

• Emergency Vehicle Operations

• Fire Behavior and Combustion

• Fire Prevention and Investigation

• Firefighter Safety and Survival

• First Responder First Aid, CPR

• Forcible Entry

• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Response

• Incident Command Structure

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use and Maintenance

• Portable Fire Extinguishers

• Pump Training

• Radio Communications

• Rescue Operations

• SCBA Operations

• Search and Rescue Operations

• Structure Firefighting Tactics and Strategies

• Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) Use

• Ventilation Techniques

• Water Supply and Drafting

• Wildland Firefighting Operations
  

Additional Training Opportunities for Members:

National Grid Utility Safety Training Program

• Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Program

• Electrical Safety Program

  
  

FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Training

• IS-100.C – Introduction to the Incident Command System

• IS-200.C – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

• IS-700.B – Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

• IS-800.C – National Response Framework, an Introduction

VFIS Online Training

• VFIS University provides over 500 educational and training courses for emergency responders.

  • Certificates are awarded upon course completion.

• Visit VFIS University to browse courses and register an account.