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Santa Ana Fire Department's Training Division is responsible for the initial training and continuing skill development of Firefighters, Firefighter/Paramedics and Fire Officers. All training is focused on providing and maintaining the highest quality emergency services.

Captain Mark McDermott manages the training division. He is supported by three shift Captains and their crews. The Training Division ensures compliance with the various mandated training activities. To fulfill these requirements, the training staff is dedicated to creating and implementing quality training programs that reflect the needs and changing responsibilities of the Fire Department. Instructional programs target operational efficiency with emphasis on safe operating procedures for our members in all aspects of emergency operations.

Additionally, the training division develops and administers several other programs which include the following promotional processes: Fire Captain exam, Fire Engineer exam, Firefighter entrance exam and all emergency medical certifications. The training division also conducts all Fire Captain, Fire Engineer and Probationary Firefighter academies

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Santa Ana Fire Training

3006 Centennial Way

Santa Ana, CA 92704

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Fire & Ventilation Training

The Training section holds monthly controlled burns to maintain firefighting skills and to train new firefighters on Santa Ana's tactics and strategy to fighting fires. This training relates directly the Fire Departments Class 1 Rating from the ISO...

Medical Training

Firefighter Paramedics and Firefighter EMT's constantly train on new life saving techniques. Santa Ana's EMS Captain and Paramedic Coordinator are responsible for scheduling and implementing training for all department members...

U.S.A.R. Training

Santa Ana has several members of the Fire Department who are certified in Urban Search and Rescue. The Fire Department has a Type 1 Heavy Rescue Vehicle capable of handling all types of major emergencies.

Swift Water Training

The Santa Ana Fire Department fields a 24-member Water Rescue Team, with eight members per watch. The Water Rescue Team is compliant with the requirements set forth by the State Office of Emergency Services and has specialized training and equipment to affect a water rescue in the most challenging of emergencies.

Anti-terrorism Training

The events of September 11th were devastating to all Americans across the United States. Santa Ana Firefighters are constantly preparing for terrorism type of events. The fire department is constantly working on developing new ways prepare for any incident involving terrorism.

Wildland Training

Santa Ana has several type 1 fire engines that are prepared to respond to Wildland Fires. Santa Ana responds to a number of mutual aid strike teams in and out of the county throughout the year.