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:
  • 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,
Bakersfield College Logo 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

This posting has been extended and readvertised.

The information is as follows:

Best,

Hannah Richmond

Confidential HR Specialist II

Human Resources Recruitment

losrios.edu

Dr. Tracy E Rickman
Fire Technology Faculty
(909) 477-0727

Updated Aug. 1, 2025

Are you looking to teach Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 and 2 courses!  We are teaching all four required courses through UCSD starting in August. The courses are the required courses to teach Fire and Emergency Services Instructor.  I have attached two course fliers for the courses in coming up in August.


Please see the following courses to SDCTOA.  All four courses will be offered through UCSD starting in August. The courses are the required courses to teach Fire and Emergency Services Instructor.  I have attached two course fliers for the courses in coming up in August.

Group Dynamics for Fire and Emergency Services Instructors

10/7/25

10/10/25

Techniques of Evaluations for Fire and Emergency Services Instructors

12/8/25

12/11/25

Employing Audiovisual Aids for Fire and Emergency Services Instructors

8/11/25

8/15/25

Ethical Leadership for Fire and Emergency Services Instructors

8/18/2025

8/18/2025

CA Wildland FF US Forest Service Recruitment

Virtual Recruitment Events

Students and Other Interested personnel- US Forest Service Recruitment

Class, this upcoming Friday and Saturday we will have the US Forest Service recruitment.  Please apply now and set up and interview.

They are hiring many people and need you to apply and attend the recruitment fair. I have been told that this is the way to

the 2025 Fire Season and a job!. Don’t delay, permanent positions starting at about $46,000 per year. With the most recent fires, this

Recruitment is very much needed.

Chief Rickman

California Wildland Firefighting | US Forest Service

 Virtual Recruitment Events

Can’t make it in person? Check out our virtual events!

To register for a virtual recruitment event, select the date you are interested in to access the online registration link.

Friday, January 17, 2025

10:00 am – 6:00 pm PST

Saturday, January 18, 2025

10:00 am – 4:00 pm PST

Friday, January 24, 2025

10:00 am – 6:00 pm PST

Saturday, January 25, 2025

10:00 am – 4:00 pm PST

Fire Job Announcements

Wildland Firefighters

We will be hiring wildland firefighters January 6–27, 2025. Position start dates, salary, and requirements vary. Be sure to review each job announcement carefully.

Job Announcements

Use the following links to apply on USAJOBS January 6–27, 2025.

Duty Locations – Region 5 National Forests

Angeles National Forest

Cleveland National Forest

Eldorado National Forest

Inyo National Forest

Klamath National Forest

Lassen National Forest

Los Padres National Forest

Mendocino National Forest

Modoc National Forest

Six Rivers National Forest

Plumas National Forest

San Bernadino National Forest

Sequoia National Forest

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Sierra National Forest

Stanislaus National Forest 

Tahoe National Forest

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen or national who is at least 18 years of age. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill the available wildland firefighter positions and veterans’ preference does not apply to these vacancies.

Drug Testing

Selective Service Registration

Physical Fitness Test

Job Requirements

Benefits

Health Care

Paid Leave

Competitive Pay

Additional Benefits

How to Apply

  1. Visit USAJOBS.gov.
  1. Create a profile.
  1. Upload a resume or create a resume.
  1. Search for jobs in USAJOBS.
  1. Review the job announcement.
  1. Apply anytime between January 6th and 27th.

Questions?

For questions specific to this event, email us at [email protected].

For questions about career opportunities and applications call 1-877-372-7248, select Option 2 and follow the prompts. We’re open from 7 AM to 5 PM (Mountain Time), Monday through Friday and closed on all Federal Holidays.

Good morning,

SFT has published a video for Course Invoicing and it is now available on the Course Delivery webpage or can be accessed directly at: https://www.loom.com/share/ebe13174c03f4e719dfc64ee4ba750f5?sid=8f8ae0d3-dfeb-431c-a871-1ac2af85d46c

Hope this helps.

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Caryn R. Petty

Statewide Academy Coordinator

State Fire Training

715 P St., Sacramento, CA. 95814

(916) 662-0611 Office/Mobile

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NATURAL PANELS, SOUND DEADENING PANELS, NATURAL ROOF INSULATION, NATURAL SLOPE INSULATION:

MSDS Sound Board.pdf

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET NATURAL WOOD FIBRE PANELS (STANDARD ASTM C208):

TDS-BSNAT85US-95US-105US-26-01-2016[4].pdf