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Free Programs:

CORE - Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies (includes video)

    Three modules of training: Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Community Organization are available to residents of Oakland, free of cost.
    Call (510) 238-6351 to request/schedule training. More CORE information.

Fee-Based Programs:

Emergency Plan Development/Review

    Provide technical assistance, templates, and/or review existing plan for updates.

Floor Warden/Life Safety Monitor Training (includes video)

    Provide template for Development of Floor Warden Program (can tailor to meet needs).
    Offer on-site training or at the Fire Training Academy.

Fire Evacuation/Relocation Drills (includes video)

    Facility Walk-thru/Coordinate with Fire Engine Company to participate in, facilitate, and evaluate drill(s).

Fire Extinguisher Training (includes video)

    Hands-on training offered on-site or at the Fire Training Academy.

COSTS FOR TRAINING LISTED ABOVE ARE:

$100 per hour for business (includes time spent on tailoring materials to meet customer's needs)
$60 per hour for non-profit agency, plus cost of supplies/materials

Business Emergency Preparedness Education & Training Program (includes video)

    Includes three levels of training, available to all Oakland businesses:

    1. Basic Emergency Preparedness: Includes tips on what to do before, during, and following an emergency/disaster; offered on-site; 1.5 hours.
    2. Basic Emergency Response Teams Training: Offered on-site; 1-2 hours.
    3. Urban Light Search and Rescue Skills Training: Offered at the Fire Training Academy; 8-10 hours.

    The Business Emergency Preparedness Education & Training Program is not based on an hourly rate; it is based on the levels of training provided and the number of employees and preparation time in the development of printed materials tailored for each business. Call (510) 238-3938 to schedule training.

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