Training

The Centennial Volunteer Fire Department trains on the third Monday of every month starting at 18:30 at the Station.  There are many other trainings throughout the year the CVVFD attends both locally and statewide.  Some of the trainings statewide are held at Wheatland Fire School, Mid Winter Fire School in Riverton, Buffalo Fire School and Cody Fire School.  The CVVFD trains with other local agencies county wide including, but not limited to, Laramie Fire Department, Big Laramie Fire Department, Little Laramie Fire Department, Veedauwoo Fire Department, Tie Siding Fire Department, Albany County Sheriffs Office and Albany County Search and Rescue.

CVVFD trains on a wide variety of material.  Both classroom and field exercises are utilized for a well rounded skill set.  Trainings include, but are not limited to, vehicle extrication, live fire training, fire behavior, operations and techniques, water tender operations, engine operations, search and rescue techniques in IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health) environments, emergency vehicle operations, chainsaw operations. forcible entry techniques, communications and emergency medical service.

We train to serve the public with due regard to life and safety.  At the end of the day, everyone goes home!

During 2021, CVVFD members attended over 2317 hours of training to ensure keeping skills fresh.