Victor Valley Community College
Training Announcement
Fire Apparatus Driver/
Operator 1A
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Description:
Updated to reflect current California Vehicle Code (CVC) requirements and the 2009 NFPA
1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. This course
provides the student with information on driver responsibilities, recognized standards,
and related laws for fire apparatus. Topics include basic inspections, documentation,
maintenance, and troubleshooting fire apparatus, and techniques on driving and
positioning fire apparatus. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her
driving skills during simulated driving conditions.
Date & Times:
May 23-27, 2016 (M-F) 0800-1700 ( 4 0 h o u r s )
Prerequisite:
California Class C driver’s license
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. O n l i n e c o u r s e e n r o l l m e n t a t : h t t p s : / / w e b a d v i s o r . v v c . e d u /
VVC Course Information: F I R E 5 3 A - 5 7 1 5 6 .
$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
PPE:
Helmet, Gloves, Work boots, Eye Protection
Questions:
For questions please contact Heath Cohen at: 760-245-4271 ext. 3116 or
Heath.Cohen@vvc.edu