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Introductory course to fire science that examines fire technology, department organizational structures, Incident Command System, fire protection systems and equipment, and provides an overview of careers in fire investigation, fire prevention, and fire suppression. The class meets the Fire Fighter I and II certification of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA?) Standard 1001.

Basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions and assist higher level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel at the scene and during transport and perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. Meets national EMS education standards for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) level training.

A San Francisco Police Academy course to develop knowledge and understanding of guidelines and procedures pursuant to booking and detention of prisoners at police holding facilities.

Principles, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement; criminal law, patrol and investigative procedures, report writing, use of force tactics, weapons use, community relations, vehicle operations, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, first aid, CPR, academic and physical skills training and assessment required by the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to meet the minimum standards for employment as a peace officer in California.

This course of Advanced Officer training is designed to instruct and reinforce the participant's knowledge in the lawful requirements of operating an emergency vehicle during code three and pursuit conditions.

This course is designed to train the student in teaching techniques which include: personal introductions, listening skills, mechanics of speech delivery, effective use of educational aids, topic development, adult learning concepts, ethics, participant behaviors, educational presentations, basic course instructional systems, and integrating the workbook into the basic course.

This course is designed to provide police personnel with mandated training in legal updates, risk management, community policing, first aid and CPR, and arrest and control techniques. Successful completion of this course meets mandated bi-annual POST requirements for continuing professional training.

This course is designed to help police personnel understand the role of the Public Affairs/Public Information Office, the policies regarding news media contacts, and the interface between community policing and the media.

This course is mandated by the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for all persons exercising Limited Peace Officer Powers as well as Institutional, Park Ranger and other Peace Officer positions. Topics include history of law enforcement, professionalism, ethics, community relations, the criminal justice system, presentation of evidence, criminal law, preliminary investigations, laws of arrest, use of force (de-escalation) and search and seizure.

This course will prepare students to take the entry level Q2 Police Officer examination for the San Francisco Police Department and entry level positions in law enforcement agencies. Emphasis will be placed on test taking strategies for written, oral, and physical agility components, preparation, skill development for all test areas, and developing a career plan.