| Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 38 Cat Spring, Texas 78933 |
| Randy Reichardt Fire Chief |
| Kevin Schulte President |
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| "Smoke Divers" Training Beaumont, Texas |
| Hazmat Technician Certification Richmond Fire Training Grounds |
| Brenham Extrication School Brenham Texas |
| © Copyright 2006-2012 Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department Photos courtesy of Michelle Schulte |
| Katy Extrication School Katy, Texas |
| TRAINING |
| Training is the backbone of any fire department, regardless of their numbers or available gear. Funds raised by departments can buy newer and better equipment but the firemen need to know how to use it and what to do in a never ending list of scenarios. The following certifications are held by members of the Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department. |
| 10 Certified Texas Smoke Divers 2 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)-Paramedic 6 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)-Basic 1 Licensed Paramedic 1 Emergency Care Attendant 1 EMS Coordinator 5 Certified Basic Firefighters 1 Certified Advanced Firefighter 2 Certified Master Firefighters 4 Hazmat Technicians 2 Hazmat Specialists 1 Basic Firefighter Instructor 1 Advanced Firefighter Instructor 1 NAFI Fire & Explosion Investigator/Instructor 1 Certified Chauffeur/Operator |
| And some of the schools we attend are: |
| A prospective member was asked why he wanted to join the department, he said "if something happens at my house, I want as many people to show up with as much equipment as they can bring, and I want them to know how to use it, while we still have time". |
