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Fire S-230 Crew Boss/S-231 Engine Boss

May 16, 2022 - May 20, 2022

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Course Information

Description

S-230 Crew Boss: This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the single resource boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post-incident responsibilities.

S-231 Engine Boss: This is a skill course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface.

Prerequisites

  1. Completed SFT Firefighter 2 training and
  2. Successful completion of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290) (Online course is not acceptable)

Hours

40

Units

Variable - Dependent on College of Record

Fire Payment Information

To Make Your Reservation

Please call (408) 229-4299 or email firereservations@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:

  • Name of class requested and Start Date
  • Attendee Full first and last Name(s)
  • The students Email Address, Phone Number, Date of Birth
  • If Agency affiliation if applicable
  • Method of payment if applicable

Payment Information

All classes require full payment or a designated deposit at time of reservation. We accept Visa and MasterCard (a non-refundable bank transaction fee of 3% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available, however processed directly through each college. 

*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.

Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.

Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen but have a Permanent Resident card, email a copy of the front and back of the card (indicate the class in which you are registering) to: firereservations@theacademy.ca.gov

Cancellation/Refund Policy

A refund of ALL fees paid shall be authorized when a student cancels course attendance 14 days or more prior to the scheduled start day of the class, minus the 3% credit card transaction fee. Students cancelling less than 14 days before the scheduled start date will be charged the full tuition amount of the course.

Course Cancellation by South Bay

Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full.

Fee Information

$450.00

Late Cancelation Fee
Students cancelling less than 14 days before the scheduled start date will be charged the full tuition amount of the course.

Start: Mon May 16, 2022
End: Fri May 20, 2022

0800 – 1700 each day

  • Attendance on all days is mandatory.  There will be no provisions for make-up and students who miss any portion of the class will not receive credit for the course.
  • Students will be required to submit proof of prerequisite completion to attend the course

Location

Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, 94303

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