The Firefighter Preparation Workshop series, organized by the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) and Alameda County Firefighters Association (ACFFA), will introduce fire service practices and processes to anyone interested in a fire service career. The firefighter preparation workshop series are open to access for the public, and no registration is required to attend it.
Firefighter Preparation Workshops
The Firefighter Preparation Workshop series will help to prepare individuals interested in a professional career in firefighting and fire protection services.
The firefighting workshops will also help explain interested individuals the different components of the hiring process for firefighter recruits, including an overall introduction to the fire service and preparation for the written test, physical agility test, and personal interviews.
Professional career in fire services
Information will be specific to the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) policies, rules and regulations
Information will be specific to the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) policies, rules and regulations. However, the information provided may also be beneficial to anyone who is interested in a full/part time career in the fire service. The workshop dates, topics, location and address are as follows:
- Oct 7, 2019 - Intro to the ACFD: Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
- Nov 4, 2019 - Station Visit Etiquette: Station 25 20336 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley
- Dec 2, 2019 - Interview I: Library 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
- Jan 6, 2020 - Interview II: Station 35 6306 Hollis Street, Emeryville
- Feb 3, 2020 - Application Process: Station 15 5325 Broder Road, Dublin
- Mar 2, 2020 - CPAT/FCTC: TBD
- April 6, 2020 - Station Visit/Ride Along Etiquette: Station 25, 20336 San Miguel Avenue, Castro Valley
- May 4, 2020 - Fire Engine/Truck Intro: Station 25, 20336 San Miguel Avenue, Castro Valley
- June 1, 2020 - Questions/Answers - Open Forum: Station 25, 20336 San Miguel Avenue, Castro Valley
- Fire Safety Risk Assessment
- Fire Safety Planning
- Fire Detection
- Fire Protection
- Fire Rescue
- Fire Safety Inspection
- Fire Safety Testing
- Fire Safety Standards
- Training & Education
- Fire Safety Policies
- Fire Safety Management
- Fire Emergency Response
- Electrical Fire Safety
- Building Fire Safety
- Industrial Fire Safety
- Tall Building Fire Safety
- Passive Fire Protection (PFP)
- Firefighter Health and Safety
- Public Education
