Burbank Fire Corps

Monthly Meeting October 2026
2026-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
Join us for our Monthly Meeting.

Monthly ACS Net
2026-10-05 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-09-07 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-08-03 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-07-06 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-06-01 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-05-04 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-04-06 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 19:15 and 3 more dates | CA
Join the dedicated volunteers of the Burbank Fire Corps Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) for their essential monthly radio communications net. This vital session serves as a cornerstone of our operational readiness, ensuring effective communication support for the Burbank Fire Department and the City of Burbank during emergencies or planned events.
The net provides a regular opportunity for all Fire Corps ACS members to:

Test personal and Go-Kit radio equipment functionality.
Practice standardized net check-in procedures and radio discipline.
Simulate passing tactical messages and handling formal traffic.
Receive important announcements regarding ACS team activities, training, and upcoming events.
Maintain proficiency in emergency communication protocols.

Participation is strongly encouraged for all active Burbank Fire Corps ACS members to ensure team cohesion and skill maintenance. Other licensed amateur radio operators with an interest in emergency communications or the Fire Corps program are welcome to listen and may check in when the Net Control Station invites guest check-ins. Your participation helps strengthen our community’s resilience.
How to Participate (Radio Settings):

Frequency: 445.340445.340 MHz (-)
PL Tone (CTCSS): 71.971.9 Hz

Monthly Meeting September 2026
2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

Monthly Meeting August 2026
2026-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

Annual Drill
2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
Join us for the BFCP Annual Drill on Saturday, August 15th, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This exercise will scale based on volunteer participation, with the goal of conducting up to a full 8-hour mock deployment of BFCP resources throughout the city. Volunteers will have the opportunity to exercise skills, test capabilities, and work together in a realistic operational environment.
The more participants we have, the more activities, assignments, and scenarios we will be able to include.
Please sign up on VICNet so we can plan accordingly.

Monthly Meeting July 2026
2026-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

4th of July Patrols
2026-07-04 18:30 - 23:59, 2026-07-03 18:30 - 23:59 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
This is a Members Only deployment. You MUST be a Volunteer I or higher to participate. Contact Michael Holt if you are unsure.
We’re gearing up for one of our most important annual deployments—the BFCP 4th of July Fireworks Patrol—on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. Each night runs from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM (times subject to change), beginning with a pre-deployment briefing at the Burbank Fire Training Center/EOC. After assignments, teams will proceed to Station 11 to pick up vehicles and begin patrols.
Sign up now in VicNet for one or both nights—your help keeps our community safe during this busy holiday weekend.

July 3rd
July 4th

Important Requirements:

All participants must be at least a Volunteer I. (If you’ve received this email that means you are eligible)
Full uniform is required: This includes the BFCP Grey T-Shirt, Dickies Button-Up Work Shirt, and Navy Blue tactical or uniform pants (No Jeans!).
Arrive promptly at 6:30 PM for briefing at the Burbank Fire Training Center/EOC
Times and locations are subject to change—watch your email for the latest details.

Monthly Meeting June 2026
2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

Driver Training (Basic & HU)
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

Monthly Meeting May 2026
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

Monthly Meeting April 2026
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

Monthly Meeting March 2026
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

CERT Class Winter 2026
2026-03-14 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-07 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-28 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:30 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
The Burbank Fire Department proudly offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to educate and empower community members to respond effectively during emergencies. Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience and essential knowledge to assist themselves, their families, neighbors, and communities when disasters occur.
CERT training is conducted over four consecutive Saturdays, divided into eight comprehensive modules. Completion of all modules (all four days) is required to receive your certificate; however, participants with scheduling conflicts can conveniently make up missed modules in future Burbank CERT classes.
Registration:
Interested participants must register and receive confirmation before attending the class. Please sign up on the official Burbank CERT website:
https://www.burbankcert.org/
Walk-ins are accepted only if space permits. If you plan to attend for make-up modules from previous classes, please contact Diane Western directly to coordinate your participation.
Join us and become an essential part of our community’s preparedness and resilience!
Training Schedule:
DAY ONE:

Morning: On-site Registration, Introduction, Disaster Preparedness (Unit 1) & CERT Organization (Unit 6)
1 hour Lunch Break
Afternoon: Hazmat & Fire Suppression (Unit 2)

DAY TWO:

Morning: Medical Operations I (Unit 3 – Triage)
1 hour Lunch Break
Afternoon: Light Search (Unit 5)

DAY THREE:

Morning: Rescue Operations (Unit 5)
1 hour Lunch Break
Afternoon: Medical Operations II (Unit 4 – Treatment)

DAY FOUR:

Morning: Terrorism Awareness (Unit 8), Disaster Psychology (Unit 7), Comprehensive Review & Final Exam
1 hour Lunch Break
Afternoon: Comprehensive CERT Drill & Final Exercise (Unit 9)

(Note: Module timings are approximate.)

Monthly Meeting February 2026
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

Monthly Meeting January 2026
2026-01-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States

Work Day at the FTC
2026-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Burbank Fire Training Center, 1845 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
Apologies for the late notice, but we’re hosting a work day at the Fire Training Center (FTC) this Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and we’d love to have your help!
We’ll be working on clearing out one of the trailers as we prepare to operationalize it into what will become an EOC on Wheels. This will be a mobile, ready-to-deploy resource for future operations and events—and it’s one of several exciting initiatives you’ll be hearing more about at this month’s meeting.
If you’re available and looking for a productive way to spend your Saturday, come join us, lend a hand, and help move this project forward. Many hands make light work—and this is a great chance to make a tangible impact on our operational readiness.
