assessment. A summary of their comments is as follows:
Threats: • Future succession of officers from lack of FFs interested in promoting • Current Fire Academies produce inconsistent FF performance & KSAs • Lack of meaningful training and preparation for large scale events that require LCSO, OEM, TOB etc… such as ASHER & MCIs • Potential for inconsistent officer performance from variances in training methods & programs between LFRA and BFPD Opportunities: • We have a solid group of aspiring officers with open taskbooks • Excellent quality training available for officers through opportunities with IFSI, FDTN, NFA, TEEX • Good fire academies are available in the region- FRFC and Aims • Healthy training budget and culture that could support outside courses for firefighter level skills • Relationships with LFRA and TVEMS Weaknesses: • Division and confusion on scope of practice and aligned training within specialized operations (ropes, hazmat) • Actual hands-on EMS skills delivery experience. TVEMS’ quick arrival limits firefighter’s ability to put training into practice. • A general disinterest in promoting from the newest generation of firefighters
Strengths: • Very solid base level of knowledge in structural firefighting strategy and tactics
• We have created a department of “thinking firefighters” who are highly adaptable and skilled. • Systems that easily support operations with LFRA as mutually beneficial force multipliers • Dedicated & skilled training staff and a culture that supports a robust training budget
Strategies for Improvement of BFPD’s Training Program The results of the SWOT assessment can be organized to develop prescriptive strategies for the training
needs analysis. Completing a TOWS analysis from the Chief Officer stakeholder feedback provides the following
strategies and objectives for improving Berthoud Fire’s 2026-2027 training program:
1. Leverage the strength and expertise of our firefighters to develop mentoring and supplemental training programs
2. Develop collaborative training programs with LFRA for training specialized rescue KSAs and officer
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