scope:

This guide addresses the design and construction of facilities for fire service training. It covers the aspects that should be considered when planning a fire service training center. It should be understood that it is impractical to list every item that might be included in a training center or every type of specialty training facility that might be constructed. Therefore, the main components of a training center necessary to accomplish general fire fighter training effectively, efficiently, and safely are presented here.

Purpose. This document provides guidance for the planning of fire service training centers. Regardless of whether a particular situation requires inclusion of all the items specified, they are provided to provoke thought. This guide is intended to assist in the identification of those elements that are of the greatest benefit to those involved in planning and constructing training centers.