Description:

This course provides information on legal considerations for a court proceeding. Topics include coordinating expert resources, formulating an opinion, presenting investigative findings, and testifying during legal proceedings. The NFPA 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course.

PrerequisiteS:

• Fire Investigation 1A- Basic Fire Investigations

• Fire Investigation 1B- Evidence and Documentation

MATERIALS:

Students are required to bring a laptop or tablet for course participation. A smartphone is not an appropriate tool for this course.

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Cost:

$140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee for non-OCFA students, and will be processed on the first day of class.

Instructor:

Fire Captain Scott Kuhlman

DISCLAIMER:

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Description:

This course provides information on scene documentation and evidence collection/preservation. Topics include photographing the scene, diagramming the scene, constructing investigative notes, processing evidence and establishing chain of custody, processing victims and fatalities, selecting evidence for analysis, maintaining a chain of custody, preparing a fire investigation report, and disposing of evidence. The NFPA 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course.

Prerequisite:

Fire Investigation 1A- Basic Fire Investigations

MATERIALS:

• For burn day (October 16) - Brush coat, hand and eye protection, helmet, protective footwear

• Students are required to bring a laptop or tablet for course participation. A smartphone is not an appropriate tool for this course.

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Cost:

$140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee for non-OCFA students, and will be processed on the first day of class.

Instructor:

Fire Captain Scott Kuhlman

DISCLAIMER:

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Description:

*All new risk simulation content added to support professional growth and promotional opportunities.*

The intent of the course is to increase the student’s knowledge of strategies and tactics for emergency incidents and help identify strengths and weaknesses.  This training will be presented through incident simulations utilizing a variety of mediums, including the Fire Studio program and sand table manipulative exercises. This class will continue to be offered twice yearly as the department’s preparatory class for the tactical portion of the Fire Captain and Battalion Chief promotional processes.

Audience:

This course is open to OCFA Career Firefighters only, and intended for potential Fire Captain and Battalion Chief promotional candidates.

Prerequisite:

None.

STAFFING:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Instructors:

BC Chuck Fedak & Cadre

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This command-level awareness course provides the student with the incident management terminology and methodology that is employed during a firefighter emergency. Classroom simulations based on case studies allow students to participate in simulated incident command positions during a firefighter emergency. This course will focus heavily on Command and Control, risk management, effective incident organization, proper ICS, and procedures during a MAYDAY. RIC deployment duties, roles, and responsibilities when activated for a firefighter emergency. Emphasis will also focus on incident cues and recognition of events occurring on an incident to prevent the MAYDAY.

PREREQUISITES:

• ICS 200- Incident Command System for Initial Response

• Company Officer 2D: All Risk Command Operations

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $75 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class.

Instructor:

Battalion Chief Chuck Fedak

DISCLAIMER:

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Description:

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2012 edition of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor 1 certification will be able to teach and deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan utilizing instructional aids and evaluation instruments. The Instructor 1 will also be able to adapt a lesson plan and complete the reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction.

CLASS DATES:

Class is split into two weeks

• Week 1: August 28 and 29

• Week 2: September 4 and 5

Prerequisites:

• IS-100.B- Introduction to the Incident Command System OR

• IS-700.A- National Incident Management System

Instructor:

Fire Captain Brett Pearson + Cadre

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No t-shirt, shorts, or sandals

Cost:

The non-OCFA student course fee is $140, plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using e-check or credit card.

DISCLAIMER:

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the Single Resource Boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include: operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, off-line duties, demobilization, and post-incident responsibilities. Completion of this class is a required to open a Single Resource Boss Task Book.

*Required for OCFA FC/BC promotional test*

PrerequisiteS:

• Qualified as a Firefighter Type 1

• S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Staffing:

Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Instructor:

Firefighter Albert Morales & Cadre

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides information on conducting incident size-up, developing and implementing an initial plan of action involving single and multiunit operations for various types of emergency incidents to mitigate the situation following agency safety procedures, conducting pre-incident planning, and develop and conduct a post-incident analysis. 

*Required for OCFA FC promotional test*

PrerequisiteS:

• ICS-200B;

• Student meets the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II;

• Hazardous Material Incident Commander 

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class.

Instructor:

BC Chuck Fedak

DISCLAIMER:

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the emergency service requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing a plan for the integration of fire services resources, developing an agency resource contingency plan, evaluating incident facilities, supervising multiple resources, developing and utilizing an incident action plan, obtaining incident information to facilitate transfer of command, developing and conducting a post-incident analysis, and maintaining incident records.

Prerequisite:

Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer.

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class.

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Instructor:

Division Chief Jim Henery

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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 Description:

This course directs the student towards an operational understanding of large single-agency and complex multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incident responses. Topics include: Fundamentals review for command and general staff, major and/or complex incident/event management, area command, and multi-agency coordination.

*Required for OCFA BC promotional test*

Prerequisite:

ICS 300

Instructor:

Battalion Chief Mike Yeun

Staffing:

Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides information and develops skills required to perform and hold firing operations on wildland fires and prescribed burns. This course contains a mix of online and instructor-led training including live fire exercises. The students will be engaged in wildland firefighting and firing operations. Students are required to complete the online training portion of the course and pre-course quizzes prior to taking the instructor-led training. This course meets and exceeds the objectives of the NWCG S-219 Firing Operations (2014) course.

*Required for OCFA BC*

DATES:

• Classroom instruction: May 9-10, 2024.

• Controlled burn dates TBD pending coordination with other agencies and evaluation of fuel conditions.

• Attendance is mandatory for burn dates to earn credit.

• Live fire is subject to environmental conditions. Instructors will work with students to identify alternative completion methods if burns are not possible.

PrerequisiteS:

• NWCG 310-1: Wildland Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1);

• S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (classroom only);

STAFFING:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No t-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

COST:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $75 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using an e-check or credit card.

InstructorS:

OCFA and CPFD Cadre

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Description:

This course provides information on conducting inspections, identifying hazards and addressing violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause and securing the incident scene and preserving evidence.

*Required for OCFA FC promotional test*

Prerequisite:

Student meets the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No t-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using an e-check or credit card.

InstructorS:

Battalion Chief Chuck Fedak and Fire Captain Scott Kuhlman

DISCLAIMER:

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides information on evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing incident needs, developing and implementing a plan of action to deploy incident resources completing all operations to suppress a wildland fire, establishing an incident command post, creating an incident action plan, and completing incident records and reports.

*Required for OCFA FC promotional test*

Satisfies both CSFM & CICCS Requirements

PrerequisiteS:

• This course has received approval from the State Fire Training office, allowing it to be taken out of sequence prior to Company Officer 2D.

• Student meets the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II 

• S-290

Instructor:

BC Nathan Arellano

Staffing:

Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No shorts, t-shirts, or sandals.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using an e-check or credit card.

DISCLAIMER:

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the administration requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including directing a department record management system, analyzing and interpreting records and data, developing a model plan for continuous organizational improvement, developing a plan to facilitate approval, preparing community awareness programs, and evaluating the inspection program of the AHJ.

Prerequisite:

Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer.

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using an e-check or credit card.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No t-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Instructor:

Division Chief Jim Henery

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.

Description:

This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the Single Resource Boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include: operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, off-line duties, demobilization, and post-incident responsibilities. Completion of this class is a required to open a Single Resource Boss Task Book.

*Required for OCFA FC/BC promotional test*

PrerequisiteS:

• Qualified as a Firefighter Type 1

• S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Staffing:

Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Instructor:

Firefighter Albert Morales & Cadre

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing a budget management system, developing a division or departmental budget, and describing the process for ensuring competitive bidding.

Prerequisite:

Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer.

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using an e-check or credit card.

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Instructor:

Division Chief Jim Henery

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the tools and techniques used to perform the duties of a Status/Check-in Recorder (SCKN). The course provides an overview of what a student can expect if dispatched to an incident.

Each student will need access to a computer that has the most current incident automation software. At the time of this publication, I-Suite is the industry standard.

Objectives

The desired outcome of this course is to prepare students to:

• Set up and manage a check-in station.

• Process information using incident automation software and other paper based methods.

• Package the information into useful products.

• Assist with demobilization.

PrerequisiteS:

•  ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

• L-180, Human Factors

• Basic computer skills in the Windows environment

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Instructor:

BC Mike Yeun

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the human resources requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing plans for providing employee accommodation, developing hiring procedures, establishing personnel assignments, describing methods of facilitating and encouraging professional development, developing an ongoing education training program, developing promotion procedures, developing proposals for improving employee benefits, and developing a measurable accident and injury prevention program.

Prerequisite:

Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer.

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using an e-check or credit card.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No t-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Instructor:

Division Chief Jim Henery

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Description:

This course covers basic aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management, safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas.

*Required for OCFA BC promotional test*

PrerequisiteS:

• All personnel are encouraged to apply.

• Recommended: Qualified or Trainee status as an Engine Boss, ICT Type 4, or
  Support Dispatcher (EDSD) or FEMT/FEMP.

Instructor:

FAE John Keesee

Staffing:

Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.

Description:

This course is designed to introduce fire behavior calculations by manual methods, using nomograms and the Fire Behavior Handbook Appendix B. Students gain an understanding of the determinants of fire behavior though studying inputs (weather, slope, fuels, and fuel moisture). Students also learn how to interpret fire behavior outputs, documentation processes, and fire behavior briefing components.

*Required for Division/Group Supervisor*

Prerequisite:

• S-290: Introduction to Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Instructors:

Retired OCFA FC Jeff Shelton and Cadre

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides information on general administrative functions and the implementation of department policies and procedures and addresses conveying the fire department’s role, image, and mission to the public. 

*Required for OCFA FC promotional test*

Prerequisite:

Student meets the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using an e-check or credit card.

Instructor:

Division Chief Jim Henery

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides the tools a person needs to assume control of an emergency response to a hazardous materials incident. Instructional methods will include class activities, case studies and table-top exercises with an emphasis on hands-on decision making. Course topics include: laws and regulations, hazard assessment, ICS team typing, protective actions, haz mat site safety, operational risk management, and incident termination.

*Required as a prerequisite for Company Officer 2D*

Prerequisite:

• Hazmat First Responder Operations (FRO)

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals

Instructor:

FC Curt Corbin

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fire line supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations.  It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills.  Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary; instructor should stress local conditions.  There will be mandatory pre-coursework and a qualifying exam associated with this class.

*Classroom version required for OCFA BC and FC promotional tests and any overhead position*

Prerequisite:

• S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

Instructors:

Retired OCFA FC Jeff Shelton and Cadre

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Description:

This course provides information on the use of human resources to accomplish assignments, evaluating member performance, supervising personnel, and integrating health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily activities as well as the emergency scene.

*Required for OCFA FC promotional test*

Prerequisite:

Student meets the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II

Staffing:

Backfill, holdover, and overtime are not authorized

Cost:

• OCFA employee: Free

• Outside agency: $140 plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using an e-check or credit card.

DRESS CODE:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

Instructor:

Division Chief Jim Henery

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.

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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.

Description:

This 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.

This course is designed to be presented in a lecture/discussion format with group exercises.  This course meets the AH-330 training requirements of the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) for the position of Strike Team Leader-All Risk. This course does not cover agency specific issues in detail.

-Full curriculum of the class.

*Required for OCFA BC promotional test*

Prerequisites:

• ICS I-300- Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

• S-290- Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Cost:

The class is sponsored by UASI and free of charge. UASI funds do not cover backfill, holdover, or overtime for students. Open to Orange County agencies only.

STAFFING:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

Dress Code:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Instructor:

Elite Command Training

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.

Description:

This course provides description and detail of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations in supervisory roles on expanding or Type 3 incidents. Topics include: ICS fundamentals review, incident/event assessment and agency guidance in establishing incident objectives, Unified Command, incident resource management, planning process, demobilization, transfer of command, and close out.

*Required for OCFA FC/BC promotional test*

PrerequisiteS:

• ICS-100- Introduction to the Incident Command System

• ICS 200- Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Instructor:

Battalion Chief Mike Yeun

DISCLAIMER:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.

Description:

This course prepares students to perform in the role of Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS). It provides instruction in support of the specific tasks of the Division/Group Supervisor, but will not instruct the student in general management/supervision or in the Incident Command System (ICS), both of which the student should learn through prerequisite work. Topics include division/group management, orgIntermediate Incident Command Systemanizational interaction, division operations, all-hazard operations, and tactical decision games (optional). The pre-course work consists of a professional reading assignment that can take from 4 to 8 hours to complete. There is a final examination in this course.

Prerequisites:

• ICS I-300- Intermediate Incident Command System

• S-290- Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

COST:

The class is sponsored by UASI and free of charge. UASI funds do not cover backfill, holdover, or overtime for students.Open to Orange County agencies only.

staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Instructor:

Elite Command Training- Mike Bryant, and Contra Costa County FPD- BC Richard Sonsteng (ret.)

disclaimer:

After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.

Description:

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2012 edition of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor 1 certification will be able to teach and deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan utilizing instructional aids and evaluation instruments. The Instructor 1 will also be able to adapt a lesson plan and complete the reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction.

CLASS DATES:

Class is split in two weeks

• Week 1: January 30 and 31

• Week 2: February 7 and 8

PrerequisiteS:

• IS-100.B- Introduction to the Incident Command System OR

• IS-700.A- National Incident Management System

Instructor:

Fire Captain Brett Pearson + Cadre

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No t-shirt, shorts, or sandals

Cost:

The non-OCFA student course fee is $140, plus a 2.45% convenience fee that will be processed on the first day of class using e-check or credit card.

DISCLAIMER:

If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings. 

CLICK BELOW TO:

Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.