The GFD Training Division is dedicated to providing the highest quality training to its members.  the divisions administers over 7500 hours of training per year.  On average each firefighter receives 275 hours of classroom or hands-on-training each year on various topics from basic firefighting skills to advanced skills such as confined space rescue and auto extrication.  The lead instructor of the department is Captain Scott McCrindle.  Captain McCrindle has been with the Goshen Fire Department since 1995 and is an Indiana State certified Fire Instructor II/III and Paramedic along with numerous other certifications in other specialties.  Captain McCrindle also has to his credit a publication in the fire service periodical "Fire Engineering" on creating RIT packs on a tight budget. Through his instruction and life experiences he teaches Probationary Firefighters the tools they need to be successful and experienced firefighters new skills to perform their duties. 

In 2004 the Goshen Fire department began developing an off site training facility at the city's new water tower.  A class room was built on the second story to accommodate training for GFD as well as other departments in the city.  In 2005 a flash over chamber was added to train firefighters in recognizing and observing a flashover in relative safety.  In 2006 a confined space trainer was designed by Captain McCrindle and the materials were donated by Aggregate Industries of Goshen.  Plans are under way to add a flammable liquids pit, a roof ventilation simulator, and a training tower.  Water supply will not be a problem as the site is also occupied by a 2.5 million gallon water tower. 

To contact Captain McCrindle email at scottmccrindle@goshencity.com.

Below are some pictures from various training events conducted by the GFD Training Division.