Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue provides in-house training in all aspects including: fire, emergency medical, technical rescue, and professional development. All RRFR personnel are trained to the IFSAC Firefighter II certification.
The Training Division operates both the Cadet and Lateral Firefighter Academies, and IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations; IFSAC Firefighter I and II; IFSAC Emergency Vehicle Driving; Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations; and Vehicle Extrication. The Division also oversees monthly firefighter drills and continuing education for EMS; firefighter Fit-for-Duty assessments; and teaches nationally certified professional development curriculum (IFSAC Fire Officer I – IV and IFSAC Fire Instructor I – III).