WHEN ARE
THE BERT COURSES HELD?
Courses are generally held two,
three or four times a year, depending on available teaching manpower
during the months of September through May. Classes are never
held during summer fire season, June through August. Specific
dates will be provided to registered applicants well in advance
of the commencement of classes.
HOW MANY CLASSES
IN THE COURSE?
The course consists of a total
of six classes - five evening and one daytime class. Evening
classes are held from 6:30 PM to approximately 9:00 PM. Some
classes might run till 9:30. Evening classes are usually held
on Tuesdays. Specific scheduling will be indicated in your acceptance
letter. The daytime class is a simulated disaster scenario which
consists of hands-on training and is held on the final Saturday
from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. (See photos
of a Saturday session.) A free authentic Firehouse lunch
will be provided.
HOW MANY STUDENTS
ARE ENROLLED IN EACH CLASS?
Generally, due to space limitations,
enrollment is limited to approximately 30 students per class.
WHERE ARE THE
BERT CLASSES HELD?
Evening classes are held at the
main Benicia Fire Station on West Military and the Saturday hands-on
class is held at the Benicia Fire Museum, 900 East Second St,
Benicia.
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