Training Opportunities
Below are training opportunities within California or nearby that may be of interest to you or your agency. Click on the links for a class flyer or more information.
The flyers and links posted below are for information only and the MCFTOA is not responsible for any cancellations or changes to the class dates, times, location, requirements, etc. We are also not responsible for any type of certifications offered, issued, or not issued, for any of the classes listed on our site. Always check with the class sponsor prior to taking any class to know exactly what type of certification is being offered. Never assume you will receive certification based on the class title alone. Any questions concerning these classes should be directed to the class host or sponsor.
Feel free to send us your class flyers or schedules, as a PDF, to mcftoa@gmail.com and we will do our best to post them below.
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Chief Fire Officer:
Chief Officer 3C – Santa Ana College, Mar. 24 – 26, 2025, Newport Beach, CA
Chief Officer 3D – Santa Ana College, Apr. 21 – 25, 2025, Newport Beach, CA
Company Officer:
Company Officer 2C – Southern Sierra Fire Training, Mar. 24 – 27, 2025, Novato, CA
Company Officer 2D – Shasta College, Online beginning April 14, 2025
Company Officer 2D – Southern Sierra Fire Training, Mar. 31 – Apr. 3, 2025, Novato, CA
Company Officer 2E – Shasta College, Online beginning May 12, 2025
Company Officer 2E – Southern Sierra Fire Training, May 19 – 22, 2025, Novato, CA
Fire Science / Protection Technology Degree Program:
Monterey Peninsula College – Fire Protection Technology Core Classes, 2024
Position Assignments:
FEMA NIMS All-Hazards Safety Officer (L0954) – CSTI, Mar. 31 – Apr. 4, 2025, San Francisco, CA
S-231 Engine Boss – Shield Training Center, Apr. 14 – 15, 2025, Redding, CA
S-239 Division / Group Supervisor – Shield Training Center, Apr. 21-23, 2025, Redding CA.
AH-330 Strike Team / Task Force Leader, Shiel Training Center, May 5 – 8, 2025, Redding, CA
Incident Command:
ICS 300 – Southern Sierra Fire Training, May 5 – 7, 2025, Nicasio, CA
ICS 400 – Southern Sierra Fire Training, May 8 – 9, 2025, Nicasio, CA
Wildland:
Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors – FMC, Mar. 29, 2025, Hoopa, CA
S-270 Basic Air Operations – Murphys Fire Protection District, Apr. 10 – 11, 2025, Murphys, CA
S-270 Basic Air Operations – Shield Training Center, Apr. 14 – 15, 2025, Redding, CA
S-290 – Southern Sierra Fire Training, Mar. 31 – Apr, 3, 2025, Oakland, CA
S-290 – Southern Sierra Fire Training, Apr. 29 – May 2, 2025, San Rafael, CA
PMS 475 (Basic Land Navigation) – Southern Sierra Fire Training, Apr. 4, 2025, Oakland, CA
S-215 Fire Operations in the WUI – Shield Training Center, May 3 – 5, 2025, Redding, CA
Fire Apparatus:
2025 Spring Academy – California Fire Mechanics Academy, April 28 – May 2, 2025, Sacramento, CA
Driver / Operator 1A – Five Cities Fire Authority, Apr. 7 – 11, 2025, Arroyo Grande, CA
Fire Investigation:
Instructor:
Instructor 2 – Lassen Community College, Mar. 24 – 28, 2025, Susanville, CA
Instructor 2 – Shasta College, Online beginning on June 9, 2025
Instructor Training:
SFT Registered Instructor Orientation (RIO) – Shield Training Center, May 8, 2025, Redding, CA
Ethical Leadership for Instructors – Shasta College, Online beginning on May 6, 2025
HAZMAT:
HAZMAT First Responder – Shield Training Center, Apr. 12 – 13, 2025, Redding, CA
HAZMAT IC – Shield Training Center, Apr. 29 – 30, 2025, Redding, CA
Emergency Medical Services:
Public Safety First Aid – Shield Training Center, Apr. 5-6, Apr. 12-13, Apr. 19, 2025, Hat Creek, CA
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