Bakersfield College – Wildland Needs

Dear CFTDA Members,

I hope this message finds you well.

Bakersfield College is excited to announce the launch of our Wildland Fire Academy, scheduled to begin in Fall 2025. This academy will provide essential training for future wildland firefighters and support our region’s increasing need for skilled personnel to meet today’s wildfire challenges.

As we prepare for this important initiative, we are seeking guidance and feedback from experienced professionals and partner agencies. Specifically, we are in need of:

A wildland fire vehicle (Type 3 or Type 6) and a passenger van for student transport and field operations.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that meets NFPA 1977 standards for wildland firefighting.
Tools and equipment, including hand tools, hoses, and related gear for training and live exercises.

Your experience and insights would be invaluable to us as we build a strong foundation for this program. If you have recommendations, surplus equipment, or know of funding or partnership opportunities, we would greatly appreciate your input.

Thank you in advance for any information or support you can provide as we work to train the next generation of wildland firefighters and strengthen community safety.

Warm regards,

		Charles G Truvillion Sr
		*Professor – Fire Technology*
		Public Safety Training 2100 Chester Ave Rm 124A Bakersfield CA 93301 [email protected]
		Phone: (661) 395-4110
		Mobile: (661) 330-0192

September 11, 2025/by Chris Delcour

Medical Release Form Request

Members, Misc

August 1, 2025/by Chris Delcour

Career Catalyst Job

Jobs, Members

Good morning all,

I hope this email finds all of you well and enjoying a bit of a summer break.

As some of you may know, I have been in contact with an organization called Career Catalyst, created by the Foundation of Ca Community Colleges. This organization acts as an employer of record for paid internships and apprenticeships, partnering with governmental agencies, municipalities, workforce boards and colleges, to name a few. Career Catalyst could assist us in turning volunteer positions into paid work experience.

I am working on the possibility of having them make a presentation on how they could assist with public safety students. They have asked if I can provide some job descriptions for the positions these interns, apprentices and pre-apprentices would hold within the public safety organizations. You are some of my best resources, and thought you might be able to assist in gathering an assortment of job descriptions for their review.

Thank you in advance for any you could provide.

Linda

Linda Vaughn, M.Ed.

Regional Director – Public Safety Sector

[email protected] | baccc.org

(408) 591-4438

Public Safety Sector Regional Director Website

Hosted by Chabot-Las Positas Community College District

June 27, 2025/by Chris Delcour

Fitness Standard Survey

Fitness, Members, Training

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January 25, 2025/by Chris Delcour

CFTDA Dues Increase

Members

Members in good standing, please see the Members Dues page in the Members area for more information on the Dues increase. Click this link

November 15, 2024/by Chris Delcour

November Meeting Hotel Info

Members, News

Meeting information for both Fire Tech Directors and the EMS meeting on Nov 7 & 8 is below:

Meeting location – MPC PSTC, 2642 Colonel Durham St, Seaside CA 93955 Room 119 (Upper building, no parking permits required)

(The Marriott is about a 10-15 minute drive away from the PSTC.)

Here is the room block info (apparently its a busy week for hotels in Monterey so it took a little longer to get the block finalized/approved):

Please click the following link: https://book.passkey.com/go/MPCPSTC2024 link is open and ready to accept reservations.

If you wish to provide your guests with the option of phone reservations, please use the following dedicated Group Reservations phone numbers of 1-800-228-9290 in order to make sure guests are able to access special block rates and ensure they book within the event room block, they just need to mention they are with attending the “CA Fire Tech Directors” to receive the nightly group discounted rate of $184.00 single-quad occupancy.

Please note that as long as rooms are available in your group room block guests can reserve until your cut-off date of, October 16, 2024

– Cancellation Policy: 48 hours prior to arrival by 4pm PST

– Major credit card required to secure reservations. Deposit: NOT Required

Greg Greenlee

Fire Protection Technology Coordinator

Monterey Peninsula College Public Safety Training Center

Cell – 831-402-5473

[email protected]

October 2, 2024/by Peter Cacossa