The Assistant Chief of Training leads the South Bend Fire Department's education and development efforts, while also managing the recruitment, hiring, and promotion processes for the department.
All employment interests or inquiries should be directed to www.JoinSBFD.com
Division Services
Training Officers
- EMS Training Cadre
- Fire Training Cadre
- Recruit Academy Cadre
Training Center
The Luther J. Taylor Fire Training Center is located atย 710 East Sample Street, South Bend IN, 46601. It was dedicated to Chief Luther J. Taylor in 2014 after his retirement as the longest fire chief in South Bend history.
Facility Information
Classrooms
Classrooms
- 3 classrooms at 710 East Sample Street
- 3 classrooms at 1222 South Michigan Street
Live Fire
Live Fire
- Live Fire Tower
- Class B Live Fire Training
- High Angle Rope
- Standpipe Operations
- Live Fire House
- Class A Live Fire Training
- Vertical Ventilation
- Basement Live Fire House
- Class A Live Fire Training
Mobile Fire Training Props
Mobile Fire Training Props
- Natural Gas Car Fire Prop
- UL Flow Path Prop
Other Assets
Other Assets
- Incident Command Lab
- CPAT Facility
- Rope Lab
- Physical Fitness Facility
This web page was last updated on May 8, 2025. Links to other resources on this web page may have been last updated on a different date.
Email
311@southbendin.gov |
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Phone
574.235.9255 |
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Address
1222 South Michigan South Bend, Indiana 46601 |
Leadership

Brandon Roark Assistant Chief Training