The Richard Russell Fire Training Center was named in honor of Fire Chief Richard Russell who served as the Fire Chief for the Richardson Fire Department from 1957 through 1985. Training is an integral part of building an effective emergency operations team. Over the last several years the RFD has increased expectations and job performance standards and has ensured that state and federal mandated training programs are conducted. In addition to these improvements, the department is increasing the level of training support to accomplish several additional objectives including:
- Cross-training firefighters on the quints
- Certifying all firefighters at the paramedic level
- Certifying all driver/engineers and firefighters as driver operators
- Expanding the firefighter wellness program and improving fitness levels
- Creating a professional development program
- Improving disaster preparedness
- Increasing understanding of and use of technology
2600 Owens Boulevard
Richardson, TX 75082
972-744-5780
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