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S-270, Basic Air Operations


  • OCFA Fire Station 41 3900 West Artesia Ave Fullerton, CA 92833 United States (map)

Basic Air Operations

S-270

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.