Go by Twente

[Twente]

Hey all my last name is Twente so that is what i am called at the department I was at. I am 30 and working at Ameristar KC as EMT while putting in for Fire positions here in the K.C. MO area! I have 2 kids and been married for 7 years. I love to read and am into art and sports. I am currently finishing my associates in Fire Science and need some feed back for my Capstone paper! I would truely appreciate the participation!

Questions are this:
Why does the fire industry not have Continuing Education Units? Do you believe that we need them? Why or why not?

Thank you sooooo much!

Twente

[DeputyMarshal]

Why does the fire industry not have Continuing Education Units?

Probably because the fire industry doesn't have a universally required level or standard for professional training. Without a baseline standard, CEUs are moot.

The closest thing to a universally required standard is 29 CFR 1910.156 (OSHA fire brigade standard) and it also includes requirements for annual minimum training.