BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The California Volunteer Firefighter - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The California Volunteer Firefighter X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The California Volunteer Firefighter REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240225T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20240112T191841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T195458Z UID:10000110-1708763400-1708880400@californiavolunteerfire.org SUMMARY:CSFA Live Fire Trailer Burn / Forcible Entry Feb 2024 DESCRIPTION:CSFA Live Fire Trailer Burn / Forcible Entry\nHosted by Red Bluff Fire Department\n\n\nDATE & TIME \nFebruary 24th and 25th\, 2024 @ 8:30am – 5:00pm daily \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volunteer Firefighters \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLive Fire Trailer Burn Overview\n\n\nThis is a Hands On Live Fire Training where you will learn Suppression\, Vertical Ventilation\, and Fire Behavior. \nINSTRUCTOR \n \nFire Chief Joe HugginsKelseyville Fire Protection DistrictKelseyville CA \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nForcible Entry Class Overview\n\n\nOur Forcible Entry Class is designed to build a solid foundation in mastering fireground forcible entry skills using the tried and true tools of the trade. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of mechanical advantage and progress capture\, while utilizing good ergonomics and technique. By the end of this course\, students will be able to size-up a residential or commercial door\, maximize tool effectiveness through good technique\, and effectively navigate forcible entry scenarios independently or as part of a working company. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nConfidence in conventional forcible entry skills\, Basic residential and commercial door size up\, Understanding of the principles of mechanical advantage and progress capture \nINSTRUCTORS \nSam Rametta\, Steve Strasser\, Brittany Medina \nCenCal Fire Training LLC \nCenCal Fire Training LLC is a firefighter and veteran owned and operated fire service training company. We pride ourselves in a back-to-basics approach: no gimmicks\, no tricks\, just high-quality reps and sound mechanics. Like our cadre\, our students come in all shapes\, sizes\, and experience levels. Our mission is to tailor our training to the needs and budget of our clients and prove that anyone can do the job with practical and realistic training. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/live-fire-trailer-burn-forcible-entry/ LOCATION:Red Bluff Fire Department\, 1111 Kimball Road\, Red Bluff\, CA\, 96080\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Fire training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/announcementsnocosttraining3-11-23-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20240430T172442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T192049Z UID:10000118-1704067200-1730419199@californiavolunteerfire.org SUMMARY:CSFA Live Fire Training - 2024 DESCRIPTION:CSFA Live Fire Training\nHosted by Garden Valley Fire Station 51El Dorado County Regional Fire Authority\n\n\nDATE & TIME\nTo Be Determined\n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTORS\nEddie DwyerBattalion ChiefMosquito Fire Protection District \nFire Chief Joe HugginsKelseyville Fire Protection DistrictKelseyville CA \nEl Dorado County Regional Fire Authority Instructor Cadre will be available to assist Students. \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n OVERVIEW\n\n\nThis is a Hands On Live Fire Training where you will learn Suppression\, Vertical Ventilation\, and Fire Behavior.  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REQUIREMENTS\nStudents attending any live fire class are required to bring with them1. Complete structural PPE (turnouts)2. their own SCBA and bottle3. Proof of passing a fit test for SCBA in the last year \nWithout these things they will not be allowed to participate in training. \nLIABIITY WAIVERPlease note: All registrants must complete the CSFA Liability Waiver to participate in the CSFA Live Fire Training on June 1st & 2nd at the Garden Valley Fire Station 51 – El Dorado County Regional Fire Authority. Click Here to Download and View the CSFA Liability Waiver (PDF) \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION COMING SOON\nOpen to all Firefighters. Must be associated with a recognized California State Fire Department or District. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/csfa-live-fire-training-june-2024/ LOCATION:Garden Valley Fire Station 51/El Dorado County Regional Fire Authority\, 4860 Marshall Rd\, Garden Valley\, Garden Valley\, CA\, 95633\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Fire training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/announcementsnocosttraining3-11-23-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20231031T193253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T193253Z UID:10000108-1699948800-1700067600@californiavolunteerfire.org SUMMARY:LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Why Firefighters Stay DESCRIPTION:RETENTION THROUGH LEADERSHIP \nInstructor:\n \nCAPTAIN CURTIS THOMPSON\nCaptain Curtis Thompson started his fire service career in 2000 with CDF/CALFIRE. He was then hired by Oakland Fire Department in 2002. Currently Curtis is assigned to Station 22/C at the Oakland International Airport as an ARFF Captain. \n\nWho should attend: \nFree for CSFA Members & Volunteer Firefighters \nQuestions? Call 800-451-2732  URL:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/event/leadership-training-why-firefighters-stay/ LOCATION:El Dorado Hills\, CA\, El Dorado Hills\, CA\, 95762\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership Training,SAFER Training,Statewide Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Why-FF-Stay-Final2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231111T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20230731T233628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T234532Z UID:10000091-1699689600-1699808400@californiavolunteerfire.org SUMMARY:LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Patterson (Stanislaus 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-patterson-stanislaus-county/ LOCATION:Patterson (Stanislaus County)\, 1950 Keystone Pacific Pkwy\, Patterson\, CA\, 95363\, United States CATEGORIES:SAFER Training,Statewide Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Leadership_Training_Patters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20230315T140404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T190055Z UID:10000086-1697788800-1697994000@californiavolunteerfire.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FC3a-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230930T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20230731T233303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T154909Z UID:10000090-1696060800-1696179600@californiavolunteerfire.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LeadershipFlyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20230905T223015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T224146Z UID:10000097-1694476800-1694995199@californiavolunteerfire.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FC3a-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230327 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20230323T200440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T200502Z UID:10000087-1679702400-1679875199@californiavolunteerfire.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LiveFireSebastapol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20221130T221006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T023258Z UID:10000006-1674331200-1674406800@californiavolunteerfire.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/31589e469a995075520539a7581043c1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20221130T220851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T023258Z UID:10000004-1674331200-1674406800@californiavolunteerfire.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ca39286f872cee2be201baf905535355.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20221130T220600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T194639Z UID:10000002-1674158400-1674234000@californiavolunteerfire.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/389498f773f5d096a21b23a9fb8f3c20.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T090238 CREATED:20221130T220746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T023258Z UID:10000003-1673985600-1674234000@californiavolunteerfire.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiavolunteerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/b3d030e60ecadb28e49c54440c85c7a6-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR