Description:
*Required for OCFA BC promotional test*
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.
Prerequisites:
ICS-200.B: Incident Command System For Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents;
CICCS qualified Engine Boss, Heavy Equipment Boss or Crew Boss
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: $75 - The course fee will be processed on the first day of class via e-check or credit card, with a 2.45% convenience fee applied to credit card payments.
Instructor:
Battalion Chief Nathan Arellano
DISCLAIMER:
Upon submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list and are not guaranteed a seat in the class. Seat requests will close 45 days prior to the course start date, at which time OCFA Training will review all applications and determine the final class roster based on training needs and available seats. Applicants selected to attend will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.
If a student is selected for the class but becomes unable to attend, prompt advance notice of cancellation is expected to allow another applicant the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification may result in a “No Call/No Show Report” being issued to the Training Chief of the student’s respective agency. Attendance records may be considered when evaluating registration requests for future class offerings.
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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.