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’ diameter FAA Compliant 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.
  • Stand alone 727 used for evacuation, Rescue practices, Door procedures and ladder practice, Hoseline procedures, Cockpit procedures, hazardous materials exercises, and aircraft construction training.
  • Apparatus - Rosenbauer 3000 gallon (6x6) ARFF vehicle with handlines, bumper turret, roof turret, hydro-chem and HRET capability.

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
909-389-3216 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)

Alaska 800-426-0333  www.alaskaair.com
American 800-433-7300  www.aa.com
Continental 800-525-0280    www.continental.com
Delta 800-221-1212  www.delta.com
Great Lakes Airlines 800-554-5111  www.greatlakesav.com
Southwest 800-435-9792  www.southwest.com
U.S. Airways 800-235-9292  www.usairways.com
United 800-241-6522  www.united.com

Shuttle Service

Super Shuttle 909-467-9600  www.supershuttle.com

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

10% discount from Ontario, Los Angeles, Orange County and Burbank: Get the discount.

 

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

On-Airport:
Enterprise 909-460-0107  www.enterprise.com Corporate ID# 32U8088; Pass Code: SAN
Alamo 909-937-3600  www.alamo.com
Avis 909-390-1441  www.avis.com
Budget 909-937-6400  www.budget.com
Dollar 909-937-2895  www.dollar.com
Hertz 909-937-8877  www.hertz.com
National 909-937-7555  www.nationalcar.com
Thrifty 909-988-8581  www.thrifty.com

 

Off-Airport:
Advantage 909-605-1539  www.advantage.com
FOX 909-575-3325  www.foxrentacar.com

All prices subject to change
Revised 1/16