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

San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center

2235 East Perimeter Road, San Bernardino, CA 92408-0216

909-382-2530 or 909-389-3208

General Directions Revised Due to Road Closure on Airport

Heading WEST on I-10

• Take the I-10 West towards Redlands to the CA-210 towards Highland.
• Take the 5th Street exit.
• Make a Left onto 5th Street/Greenspot.
• Left on Palm.
• Right on 3rd Street. Take 3rd Street down 7/10th of a mile, on your Left hand side you will see a big white water tower and white sign that says San Bernardino County Fire Department (other signs “SBD FBO”, “USFS Air Tanker Base”).
• Make a Left into the gate entrance.
• Once in the gate make an immediate Right onto "Y" Street.
• Stay on "Y" Street after a "15 mph" sign the road splits, go Right toward the fence line (follow green sign for USFS Air Operations Center),
• the road will make a turn to the Left, which is Perimeter Road,
• the Emergency Training Center is approximately ¼ mile on your Left side. Look for the brick building.

Heading EAST on I-10 (From Ontario Airport)

• Take the I-10 East towards Redlands.
• Exit Tippecanoe. Make a Left on Tippecanoe.
• Turn Right on Third Street. Pass Del Rosa Drive and Victoria Avenue.
• Approximately 0.2 miles past Victoria Avenue turn Right in the gate entrance. You will see a big white water tower and white sign that says San Bernardino County Fire Department (other signs “SBD FBO”, “USFS Air Tanker Base”).
• Once in the gate make an immediate Right onto "Y" Street.
• Stay on "Y" Street after a "15 mph" sign the road splits, go right toward the fence line (follow green sign for USFS Air Operations Center),
• the road will make a turn to the Left, which is Perimeter Road, the Emergency Training Center is approximately ¼ mile on your Left side. Look for the brick building.

Heading SOUTH on I-215

• Take the I-215 South to CA-210 (formerly the 30 fwy) / Redlands /Highland. Merge onto the CA-210 fwy toward Redlands.
• Take the 5th Street exit. Make a Right onto 5th Street/Greenspot.
• Left on Palm.
• Right on 3rd Street. Take 3rd Street down 7/10th of a mile, on your Left hand side you will see a big white water tower and white sign that says San Bernardino County Fire Department (other signs “SBD FBO”, “USFS Air Tanker Base”).
• Make a Left into the gate entrance.
• Once in the gate make an immediate Right onto "Y" Street.
• Stay on "Y" Street after a "15 mph" sign the road splits, go Right toward the fence line (follow green sign for USFS Air Operations Center),
• the road will make a turn to the Left, which is Perimeter Road,
• the Emergency Training Center is approximately ¼ mile on your Left side. Look for the brick building.