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SUMMARY:Fire Control 3: Structural Firefighting
DESCRIPTION:DATE & TIME \nFriday\, October 20 – 22\, 2023 @ 8:00am – 5:00pm daily \nOVERVIEW \nThe Fire Control 3: Structural Firefighting course provides the student the opportunity for learning the basics of fire dynamics\, chemistry and physics\, structural fire behavior\, structural fire attack tactics\, and providing the knowledge and the opportunity for demonstrating their skills in locating\, controlling\, and extinguishing an interior structure fire. This course also provides future instructors an opportunity for learning the knowledge and demonstrating the skills for instructing fire fighters in these same fireground skills. \nSTUDENT REQUIREMENTS \nClass size is limited to 25 students. Students must bring SCBA\, bottle\, full structure gear and proof of passing a fit test in the last year.
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/fire-control-3-2/
LOCATION:Shasta College\, 11555 Old Oregon Trail\, Redding\, CA 96003\, USA
CATEGORIES:Live Fire training,SAFER Training,Training
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SUMMARY:LEADERSHIP TRAINING: McCloud\, (Siskiyou County)
DESCRIPTION:GREAT LEADERSHIP IS THE KEY TO RETAINING GREAT PEOPLE \nThe best way to strengthen your volunteer fire department is through excellent leadership!  Learn the skills to help\, recruit and retain the best people in your community. The highly interactive course will explore the dynamics of leadership and what the current fire service demands.   \nContinental breakfast both days\, lunch  on day one included. This training is  offered at no-cost to California volunteer  firefighters.Travel costs (mileage\, hotel  and meals) reimbursed up to $397.  \nWho should attend: \nFire Chiefs\, Company officers  and Fire Board members.  \nQuestions? Call 800-451-2732 
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/leadership-training-mccloud-siskiyou-county/
LOCATION:McCloud\, (Siskiyou County)\, McCloud\, CA\, 96057
CATEGORIES:SAFER Training,Statewide Training
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
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SUMMARY:Fire Control 3: Structural Firefighting
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW \nThe Fire Control 3: Structural Firefighting course provides the student the opportunity to learn the basics of fire dynamics\, chemistry and physics\, structural fire behavior\, structural fire attack tactics\, and providing the knowledge and the opportunity for demonstrating their skills in locating\, controlling\, and extinguishing an interior structure fire. This course also provides future instructors an opportunity for learning the knowledge and demonstrating the skills for instructing fire fighters in these same fireground skills. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nStudents will learn how to 1) locate the fire 2) control the fire and 3) extinguish an interior structure fire \nSTUDENT REQUIREMENTS \nClass size is limited to 25 students. Students must bring SCBA\, bottle\, full structure gear and proof of passing a fit test in the last year. \nEVENT TIME \n9/12-14 (1700-2000 each day) & 9/16-17th (0900-1700 each day)
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/fire-control-3-structural-firefighting/
LOCATION:Sacramento Fire Dept\, 2409 Dean St.\, McClellan Park\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95829\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Fire training,SAFER Training,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
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SUMMARY:Live fire training set for June 3 – 4 in Del Norte County
DESCRIPTION:CSFA and Del Norte Fire Chiefs Association are offering no-cost live fire training in Smith River (Del Norte County) June 3 and 4. This training is offered for two days\, once on Saturday and a repeat on Sunday. Firefighters are welcome to do both days\, but it is not a two-day training. This is open to all firefighters in Del Norte and neighboring counties. The location is 301 N Fred Haight Dr Old Rays Building 301\, Smith River\, CA 95567. \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nThis training is offered twice\, once on Saturday and a repeat on Sunday. FF’s are welcome to do both days but it is not a two-day training. This is open to all firefighters in Del Norte and neighboring counties. \nEach student is responsible for their own complete PPE including SCBA and mask. \nLunch will be provided \nThe Kelseyville burn simulator is by FIREBLAST and provides state of the art technology with the ability to provide life-like training evolutions such as; a rollover prop\, forcible entry prop\, couch and stove prop\, wall breach\, cold smoke and black out drills. The second story allows for above grade and/or below grade hose and rescue evolutions as well as realistic vertical ventilation. \nContact Chief Ryan Wakefield with any questions : \nCell (707)951-0320 ryan.wakefield@cdcr.ca.gov \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/live-fire-training-set-for-june-3-4-in-del-norte-county/
LOCATION:Del Norte Fire Chiefs Association\, 301 N Fred Haight Dr - Old Rays Building 301\, Smith River\, CA\, 95567\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Fire training,SAFER Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Del Norte Fire Chief's Association and CSFA":MAILTO:ryan.wakefield@cdcr.ca.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230327
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SUMMARY:No cost LIVE FIRE TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to feel the heat!\nNo cost LIVE FIRE TRAINING\nMarch 25 – 26\, 2023 at North Bay Fire 4500 Hessel Road\, Sebastopol\, CA 95472\nTo register contact Engineer Dan Molo dmola@nbfire.org \nQuestions? Call CSFA at 800-451-2732 \nThis training is provided at no cost by CSFA through a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant.
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/no-cost-live-fire-training/
LOCATION:North Bay Fire\, 4500 Hessel Road\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAFER Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T200000
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SUMMARY:Live Fire Training at no cost for Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:2-day live fire training courses geared towards NFPA standards\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by CSFA through a SAFER grant. The only equipment needed for these training events is individual PPE and SCBA gear. All apparatus\, water\, air re-fill station\, and required apparatus will be coordinated by CSFA and the host department.  \nYou must bring documentation (such as a physical or letter from your agency) that demonstrates you are physically fit for this training. No exceptions. \nPPE & SCBA must be serviceable and in good working condition. No exceptions. \n \n\n\nHost Agency: Williams Fire Protection Authority \nInstructors: Chief Huggins & Associates from Kelseyville FD \nCertification: CSFA
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/live-fire-training-at-no-cost-for-volunteers/
LOCATION:Williams Fire Protection Authority\, 810 E Street\, Williams\, CA\, 95987\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAFER Training
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SUMMARY:NIMS L956 Liaison Officer
DESCRIPTION:Provides local and state level emergency responders with robust understanding of the duties\, responsibilities\, and capabilities.\n\n\nThis course provides local and state level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties\, responsibilities\, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer (LOFR) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). \nThis course support learning through discussion\, lecture and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic\, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a LOFR. Exercises\, simulations\, discussions\, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge. \nCourse Pre-requisites: ICS-300\, ICS-400\, ICS-100b\, ICS-200b\, ICS-700a\, ICS-800b \n\n\nHost Agency: Williams Fire Protection Authority \nInstructors: Bill Bondshu & Dave Franklin \nCertification: NIMS & CSFA
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/nims-l956-liaison-officer/
LOCATION:Williams Fire Protection Authority\, 810 E Street\, Williams\, CA\, 95987\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAFER Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T170000
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SUMMARY:LEDS and Behavioral Health Training
DESCRIPTION:LEDS and Behavioral Health training is provided at no cost to CSFA members and volunteers. Volunteers are eligible for travel reimbursement.\n\n\nTwo-day workshop promoting the recruitment and retention of volunteers. Your instructors will cover how leadership\, equity\, diversity\, service and behavioral health can benefit your fire department. Instruction will also include situational leadership discussion\, leadership dichotomy\, accountability\, equity vs. equality\, team building and team dynamics. \n\n\nHost Agency: Williams Fire Protection Authority \nInstructors: CSFA Instructor Cadre \nCertificate: CSFA Participation Certificate is Awarded \nVolunteers are eligible for travel reimbursement.
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/leds-and-behavioral-health-training/
LOCATION:Williams Fire Protection Authority\, 810 E Street\, Williams\, CA\, 95987\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAFER Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230117T200000
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SUMMARY:AH330 - Strike Team/Task Force Leader All Hazard
DESCRIPTION:Incorporates  Updated Curriculum covering tactics and strategy in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) for the Task Force/Strike Team Leader\n\n\nThis course incorporates the Updated Curriculum covering tactics and strategy in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) for the Task Force/Strike Team Leader and meets the S-330 training requirements of the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) for the position of Strike Team/Task Force Leader-All Hazard. The course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the position of Strike Team/ Task Force Leader. Topics include position overview; pre-deployment responsibilities; concept of the position; resource typing standards; pre-dispatch preparation; incident responsibilities; administration; supervision; response; assignment; demobilization; tactics and safety; risk management; entrapment avoidance; WUI; case studies; scenarios; appropriate action vs. freelancing. \n\n\nHost Agency: Williams Fire Protection Authority \nInstructors: Bill Bondshu & Dave Franklin \nCertification: SFT & CSFA \n*Must bring IRG and FOG manual
URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/ah330-strike-team-task-force-leader-all-hazard/
LOCATION:Williams Fire Protection Authority\, 810 E Street\, Williams\, CA\, 95987\, United States
CATEGORIES:SAFER Training
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