The training division is responsible for instructing firefighters in the critical aspects of life/fire safety. Firefighters at PDX meet and exceed national certification requirements for airport firefighters.

Portland International Airport employees are offered training by the Fire Department in the operation of fire extinguishers, automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR.

The inspections division tests and maintains the fire alarm system, fire sprinkler systems and hydrant systems, and insures that each area of the airport is in compliance with fire/life safety requirements.