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S-270, Basic Air Operations


  • OCFA RFOTC, Classroom 2 1 Fire Authority Irvine, CA, 92602 United States (map)

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.

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

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

Instructor:

FAE John Keesee

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.