General Information

The San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center (SBRETC) state-of-art ARFF training facility stands ready to train fire professionals domestically & internationally utilizing the latest in curriculum and equipment, setting the standard in Aircraft and Rescue Firefighting.

Our Training Center features the following:

• 125’ stand-alone fuel spill burn trainer. The fire size, intensity, and extinguishment time are controlled via computer to match the size and index of your airport.
• Specialized Aircraft Fire Trainer (SAFT). This prop was developed to instruct firefighters on tactics & strategy with regards to fire extinguishment and search & rescue operations of disabled aircraft during fire conditions. The following simulations can be created singly or in combination of one another: fuselage fire with or without flash-over conditions, cockpit fires, cargo bay fires, two-engine (running) fires, and hot brake & wheel fire with fusible plug release.
• These trainers utilize propane for air quality compliance purposes. Scenarios are generated through a computer program. Safety features are incorporated with this system to minimize the possibility of injury to the trainee and instructor while providing for repeatable scenarios to refine and correct technique.
• State-of-art driver training course with sand & mud bogs and side slope road course.
• Modern classroom style with enhanced audiovisual capabilities.
• 4-camera angle views video footage of fire training ground and fire simulation training.
• Stand alone 727 used for evacuation, Rescue practices, Door procedures and ladder practice, Hoseline procedures, Cockpit procedures, hazardous materials exercises, and aircraft construction training.
• New Truck - The new Rosenbauer 3000 gallon six wheel ARFF vehicle, arrived September 2006. The vehicle has the latest and most up to date Snozzle on the roof with a Rhino bumper Turret system, hand lines, hydro-chemical bumper and roof operations. You will have the opportunity to practice your skills with the Snozzle trainer in the classroom prior to operations on the spill trainer.

Trainer Specifications:

The trainer utilizes propane for AQMD compliance purposes. Scenarios are generated through a computer program. Safety features are incorporated with this system to minimize the possibility of injury to the trainee and instructor while providing for repeatable scenarios to refine and correct technique.

Dress Code

Personnel attending classes may wear their respective duty uniform or appropriate civilian attire. Civilian attire may include casual wear and collared shirts. Shorts, sweat suits or workout clothing is not considered appropriate attire for the classroom or worn under personal protective clothing.

Physical Requirements

The training requires students to function under extreme physical and emotionally challenging conditions. Participants must be physically and mentally capable of the training challenges. Students with serious health problems (recent surgeries, heart problems) should confirm with their health care provider, that they can actively perform necessary physical activities.

Directions to SBRETC

Directions (pdf)

San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center
2235 East Perimeter Road, San Bernardino, CA 92408-0216
909-382-2530 or 909-389-3208

Hotel Partners

The following local hotels are working with the SBRETC to accommodate your needs. Depending on availability, they have a reasonable government rate or lower. To get the lowest rate, it is necessary to make your reservations as soon as possible. When making reservations, please let them know you are with the San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center.

List of Hotel Partners

Transportation Options to SBRETC

Airline Service to Ontario Airport (ONT)

Shuttle Service

(reservations preferred 24 hours in advance)
Approximate cost from Ontario airport to San Bernardino hotels $35 + $9 additional persons

Taxi Cabs

• Get cab by curb outside baggage claim. Local phone number 909-884-1111
• Approximate cost from Ontario airport to San Bernardino area hotels $58
• Approximate cost from Ontario airport to SBRETC $66
• Approximate cost from San Bernardino area hotels to SBRETC $15

Car Rentals from Ontario Airport

All prices subject to change
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