Trench Rescue Cadre Application

The CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, State Fire Training Division (SFT) is forming a curriculum development cadre to replace the Trench Rescue Technician curriculum with new a Trench Rescue series utilizing the NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications. The curriculum development cadre will meet in-person to shape the draft curriculum, task books, implementation plan, and other required documents. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on November 28, 2021.

As subject matter experts, cadre members have a key role in evaluating, developing, and validating curriculum content. They consider how curriculum updates will affect the audiences that utilize the SFT system. During the development meetings, members shall collaborate with the Cadre Lead and Editor to update or author curriculum documents. The cadre functions as a working group, with active participation from all members in analyzing and developing content and anticipating its impacts.

Members of the Cadre are expected to: •Have expertise in the field addressed by the curriculum content •Respect all cadre members and work cooperatively in a group setting •Be available to attend all meetings •Complete all pre- and post-meeting assignments

All meetings are held in Sacramento, CA. All travel, per diem, mileage, room and board expenses will be paid directly or reimbursed.

The Trench Rescue Cadre is scheduled from April 11-15 from 0830-1700.

If you would like to participate, please complete the fields listed below. The deadline to submit cadre applications is 11:59 pm on November 28, 2021. For any questions about the cadre, please email Chris.Fowler@fire.ca.gov