Members of the Bangor Fire Department obtained national credentials as EMS Field Training Officers on June 4th after completing a three-day EMS Field Training Officer (FTO) course. According to officials, the curriculum taught the framework, instruments, methods, and ideas necessary for EMS field training. Adult learning principles, coaching techniques, trainee evaluation, effective feedback, and performance recording utilizing nationally accepted standards were all taught to participants. Officials commended EMS Division Chief Ogden, Firefighter/Paramedics Brichetto, Aucoin, Stahl, and White, as well as Lieutenant/Paramedics Titus and Layman, for their dedication to patient care excellence and professional development.