Victor Valley Community College
Training Announcement
COMMAND 1A
STRUCTURE FIRE COMMAND
OPERATIONS FOR THE COMPANY OFFICER
Description:
This course provides an introduction to the principles of command, an overview of the
concepts of command safety and the risk management process, pre-incident planning
considerations, command considerations at structure fire incidents, Company Officer
initial actions at an incident including the development of incident priorities, strategy,
and tactics, information on the roles and responsibilities of a Company Officer for postincident actions. Each student will have the opportunity to gain experience in a
controlled environment through structure fire incident simulations.
Date & Times:
APRIL 18-22 2016 0800-1700
Prerequisite:
Fire Fighter I training; I-200: Basic ICS; Prevention 1: Fire and Life Safety Inspections for
the Company Officer OR Prevention 1A: Introduction into the California Fire Code and
Prevention 1B: Inspection of Fire Protection Systems/Special Hazards.
Location:
Regional Public Safety Training Center
19190 Navajo Road Apple Valley, CA 92307
Room: 180
Enrollment:
1. APPLY ONLINE FOR ADMISSION TO VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE at
http://vvc.edu/offices/admissions-records/apply-for-admission-online.shtml
2. In 48-72 hours you will receive a Student ID #. Once you receive your Student ID go
to step #3. DO NOT COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT TESTS.
3. Online course enrollment at: https://webadvisor.vvc.edu/
VVC Course Information: FIRE 72-56205
$150 Material & Certification Fee plus VVC Registration Fees.
***If you are having difficulty enrolling for this course, send your Student ID Number
along with the course you wish to take to firetechnology@vvc.edu.
Certification:
A State Fire Marshal CFSTES certification will be issued with 2.0 units of college credit
Dress Code:
Appropriate dress for class is required. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain a
clean, neat professional appearance.
Acceptable dress includes:
Issued Department Uniform or Business Casual
PPE:
None:
Questions:
For questions please contact Heath Cohen at: 760-245-4271 ext. 3116 or
Heath.Cohen@vvc.edu