I agree with Olympus on the increased frequency of recruit training. We are a busy group and often have commitments which tie up our weekends with other units or our own events. Currently instructors often do take on impromptu mid-week training sessions with new members but it would be an interesting addition to see that practice standardized. Maybe a sign up sheet for new members every week for either module then if there is a demand an available instructor could run a module I or II on a Wednesday or something. I do recognize the value in having a lengthy training process as it shows us who is actually dedicated but I do feel it could be shortened a bit and kept around maybe a month at the most as we currently have recruits that have been in the unit for multiple months who due to scheduling conflicts have been unable to attend some of their own key training events through no fault of their own. Something to talk about.
