WILDLAND

Event Timing:     October 19-23, 2026 0800-1700

Event Address:  Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way Los Angeles CA 90012

Contact:             Captain Matt Bortel   Email: ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Course Description:

This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL) in an all-hazards incident. This course addresses all responsibilities appropriate to an SITL operating in a local-or state-level All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities include processing information and intelligence and developing displays.

This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of an SITL. By requiring participants to bring an SITL Kit to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of an SITL.

L-964 Situation Unit Leader Sign Up

1.  Member's assigned to Incident Management Teams

2.  Incident Management Team Members

3.  Members working on specific document/wildland certification in rank order

4.  All Officers

5.  All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matt Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing:     October 27-30, 2026 0800-1700

Event Address:  Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way Los Angeles CA 90012

Dress Code:       Work Uniform or Business Casual

Contact:             Captain Matthew Bortel   Email: ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of Resource Unit Leader (RESL) responsibilities, the Planning Section, and the planning process to contextualize the Resources Unit for participants unfamiliar with the planning process or the Incident Command System. It then explores specific Resources Unit Leader functions and responsibilities including resource tracking systems, operational planning, and resource products/outputs. The Status/Check-in and Demobilization functions are covered to provide participants with the knowledge to perform those duties if necessary.

This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of an RESL. Exercises/simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections.  

PREREQUISITES: ICS 100, ICS 200, IS700, IS800, ICS 300

Please Sign Up at the following Link:

L-965 Resource Unit Leader Sign Up

Class space is limited.  You will be emailed approximately three weeks prior to the course delivery if you have been selected to attend.

Selection for the course will be based on the following guidelines:

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections.  

The following priority order will be used:

1.  Member's assigned to Incident Management Teams

2.  Incident Management Team Members

3.  Members working on specific document/wildland certification in rank order

4.  All Officers

5.  All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing:     October 27-30, 2026 0800-1700

Event Address:  Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way Los Angeles CA 90012

Dress Code:       Work Uniform or Business Casual

Contact:             Captain Matthew Bortel   Email: ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

The In-Service Training Section in coordination with a contracted vendor will be offering L-958 All Hazard Operations Section Chief. The purpose of this professional development course is to prepare local, state, tribal, and Federal emergency responders to function in the role of a Type III OSC after obtaining adequate experience. 

PREREQUISITES: ICS 100, ICS 200, IS700, IS800, ICS 300 and ICS 400

Please Sign up at the following Link:

L-958 Operations Section Chief Sign Up

Class space is limited.  You will be emailed approximately three weeks prior to the course delivery if you have been selected to attend.

Selection for the course will be based on the following guidelines:

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections.  

1.  Member's assigned to Incident Management Teams

2.  Incident Management Team Members

3.  Members working on specific document/wildland certification in rank order

4.  All Officers

5.  All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing:     November 2-6, 2026 0800-1700

Event Address:  Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way Los Angeles CA 90012

Dress Code:       Work Uniform or Business Casual

Contact:             Captain Matthew Bortel   Email: ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Course Description:

The FEMA L-954 All Hazards Safety Officer course trains emergency responders to safely manage incident operations across multiple disciplines. Designed for incident commanders, safety officers, and chief officers, the program covers risk assessment, tactical analysis, and safety message development to ensure compliance with NFPA 1521 standards 

PREREQUISITES: ICS 100, ICS 200, IS700, IS800, ICS 300, ICS 400

Please use the following link to access the QR code to Sign Up

L-954 Safety Officer Sign Up

This course is being delivered by CSTI.  All registration and confirmation to attend will be managed by the CSTI Administrator.  Please be prepared to supply your prerequisite course certificates when requested.

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing:     November 16-20, 2026

Event Address:  Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way Los Angeles CA 90012

Contact: Captain Justin Horwedel   Email: ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Course Description:

This five-day course serves as a basic introduction to the activities and processes of a Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT), enabling them to be better prepared to support large scale or complex operations in their communities. This course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF) while focusing on the importance of developing and operating as a functional USFA Type 3 AHIMT and will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members.

Specific Course Topics

• Demonstrating the goals of NIMS and the NRF

• Emphasizing the nature and purpose of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT so that others in the community and emergency services are more willing and able to assist within various components of their local USFA Type 3 AHIMT

• Demonstrating the critical role that leadership and teamwork skills play in the success of an USFA Type 3 AHIMT

• Providing a basic framework for building and maintaining critical interpersonal communications and for working together as a team member of an USFA Type 3 AHIMT

• Offering practical experience of on-scene operations through extensive exercises and simulations, as well as through post-course refresher training by providing students with the opportunity to perform as members of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT during a mock incident management situation

Target Audience

The target audience of this course is entry level participants who are new to an assignment on an AHIMT. Given its intended audience, participants in this course should include emergency response personnel, such as fire protection and law enforcement personnel, emergency medical services (EMS) responders, Department of Public Works, Department of Public Health, Emergency Management, Mass Care, Non-Governmental agencies, and members of various community and tribal groups offering critical emergency response services.

Although the course is intended to be a basic introduction to AHIMTs, participants should have a foundational understanding of the Incident Command System.

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections.  The following priority order will be used:

1.  Member's assigned to Incident Management Teams

2.  Incident Management Team Members

3.  Members working on specific document/wildland certification in rank order

4.  All Officers

5.  All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Justin Horwedel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

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Event Timing:     November 17-19, 2026 0800-1700

Event Address:  Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way Los Angeles CA 90012

Dress Code:       Work Uniform or Business Casual

Contact:             Captain Matthew Bortel   Email: ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Course Description:

FEMA NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor (L0960 DIVS): The goal of this professional

development course, E/L0960 Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), is to provide emergency responders from

local, Tribal, State, Federal and private-organizations with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a

Division/Group Supervisor within an Incident Command structure for all incident types (Type 4 - Type 1).

PREREQUISITES: ICS 100, ICS 200, IS700, IS800, ICS 300, 

Please use the following link to access the QR code to Sign Up

L-960 Division/Group Supervisor Sign Up

This course is being delivered by CSTI.  All registration and confirmation to attend will be managed by the CSTI Administrator.  Please be prepared to supply your prerequisite course certificates when requested.

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing:     December 7-11, 2026 0800-1700

Event Location:  Frank Hotckin Memorial Training Center

    1700 Stadium Way.  Los Angeles, Ca. 90012

Contact:     Captain Matthew Bortel Ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

The FEMA L-967 Course (All-Hazards Position Specific Logistics Section Chief) is a 5-day training program designed to teach local and state emergency responders how to act as an effective Logistics Section Chief (LSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).

L-967 Logistics Section Chief Sign Up

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. The following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing: December 8-10, 2026 0800-1700

Event Address:  John Rudy Memorial Training Center, FS 88. 5101 North Sepulveda Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 91403 

Contact: Captain Matthew Bortel   Email: ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Instructor: Brian Anderson

Course Description:

This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary; and the instructor will stress local fire behavior and weather conditions.  This is one of the courses required to become qualified as a Engine Boss (ENGB) and/or a Engine Operator (ENOP)This will be a 3 day class.

LAFFA will sponsor current members the $400 tuition making it free to any members in good standing.  For those that are not current members of LAFFA, members may join the association before signing up for the class by clicking here to take part in the tuition sponsorship.   For members choosing not to join the LAFFA, or Students from an Outside agency the cost of the class will be $400 which will be collected the first day of class.   

Most LAFD members are already members of LAFFA, which is a nonprofit organization that represents all Los Angeles City Firefighters at the State level with an emphasis on improving training, benefits, and legislative initiatives to improve the fire service.  The LAFFA Board has embarked on a new program in funding the professional development of its membership and is proud to sponsor their members to attend this course designed to expand members' knowledge and abilities in the wildland fire environment.  The dues for LAFFA membership is $100.00 per year.   For more information on LAFFA, please visit www.losangelesfirefighters.org.

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Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. The following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Event Timing:     December 14-18, 2026 0800-1700

Event Location:  Frank Hotckin Memorial Training Center

    1700 Stadium Way.  Los Angeles, Ca. 90012

Contact:     Captain Matthew Bortel Ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Course Description:

Course Description:

This course helps participants establish the essential core competencies required for performing the duties of the Supply Unit Leader (SPUL) in an all-hazards incident. By requiring participants to bring jurisdiction-specific information to the instruction, the course provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills of an SPUL organized by the fundamental steps of the ordering process. Participants identify information required for ordering, as well as complete required forms and documentation related to ordering, and anticipate ordering and supply needs for the incident. In addition to the ordering process, the course discusses mobilization, setting up and managing the Supply Unit, and demobilization.

This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a SPUL.

L-970 Supply Unit Leader Sign Up

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. The following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing:     January 4-8, 2027 0800-1700

Event Address:   Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center

                               1700 Stadium Way. Los Angeles, Ca. 90012

Contact:     Captain Matt Bortel Ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

This course provides local-and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Planning Section Chief (PSC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:

1) Managing the planning cycle

2) Tracking resources and incident status

This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a PSC. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Prerequisites:

ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff

IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 (NIMS), and IS-800

L-962 Plans Sec Chief Sign Up

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. The following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing:     January 11-13, 2027 0800-1700

Event Address:   Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center

                               1700 Stadium Way. Los Angeles, Ca. 90012

Contact:     Captain Matt Bortel Ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Course Topics

• Operations overview: Learn how the Operations Section functions and how units manage daily tasks.

• Mobilization: Understand how to get to the scene and build early situational awareness.

• Safety and risk: Focus heavily on risk control, tactical safety, and changing field conditions.

• Command needs: Direct resources and respond to changing tactical demands on-site. 

Prerequisites: Basic ICS courses (100, 200, 700, 800) are required; intermediate levels (300, 400) are strongly suggested 

L-960 Div Group Sup Sign Up

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. The following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Event Timing:     January 18-22, 2027 0800-1700

Event Address:   Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center

                               1700 Stadium Way. Los Angeles, Ca. 90012

Contact:     Captain Matt Bortel Ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Course Objectives

• Master the roles, duties, and responsibilities of an incident Safety Officer

• Apply relevant OSHA regulations and NFPA safety standards to field operations

• Differentiate between standard hazards and unpredictable safety risks

• Develop and execute tactical risk mitigations and safety messages

• Complete operational documents like the ICS Form 215A (Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis)

Prerequisutes

Required: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800

Recommended: ICS-300 and ICS-400 (Intermediate and Advanced Incident Command System)

L-954 Safety Officer Sign Up

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Matthew Bortel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org