Upcoming Classes

California State Confined Space Rescue Technician

This course is an intensive hands-on training program that will prepare students to respond to confined space emergencies. Course will cover identifying non permit / permit required confined spaces, the hazards associated with confined spaces, target hazards, state and federal regulations, components of a rescue operation, and the roles and responsibilities of the rescue team.

Dates: May 18-22, 2026
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1700
Instructors: Carl Levon Kustin, Mike DiTano, Paulo Brito & Staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Course includes Certification & Manual.

Prerequisites: Pre-Course Work (On-Line) IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 & IS-800

Required PPE: Helmet, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Safety Boots, Long SleeveShirts, Long Pants, Full Body Harness (Class III)  & SCBA With Spare Bottle,
APR (1/2 Mask and/or Full Face)

To register for this course, contact Joelene DiTano at joelene@leerescue.com or call 831-338-7692.

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,700
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District, Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Course includes State Fire Manual & FSTEP Certificate.

Prerequisites: Pre-Course Work (On-Line) IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 & IS-800

Required PPE: Helmet, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Safety Boots, Long Sleeve Shirts, Long Pants, Full Body Harness (Class III)

To register for this course, contact Joelene DiTano at joelene@leerescue.com or call 831-338-7692.

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: November 16-20, 2026
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,700
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District, Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Course includes State Fire Manual & FSTEP Certificate.

Prerequisites: Pre-Course Work (On-Line) IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 & IS-800

Required PPE: Helmet, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Safety Boots, Long Sleeve Shirts, Long Pants, Full Body Harness (Class III)

To register for this course, contact Joelene DiTano at joelene@leerescue.com or call 831-338-7692.

California State Rope Rescue Technician

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: April 13-17, 2026
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,700
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: February 9-13, 2026
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,700
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District, Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Incident Management of Special Operations

This course provides an awareness level of knowledge, skills, and abilities for those who are responsible for the command and control of technical search and rescue emergencies, including rope, structural collapse, confined space, trench/excavation, and water search and rescue.

Dates: December 2-4, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Alameda County OES Facility, 4985 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568
Cost: There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI).

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: November 17-21, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,600
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

2025 Industrial Scientific Gas Monitor Training

This course will prepare participants to work with Industrial Scientific Gas Detection Equipment to the Technician Level (proper use, inspection, maintenance, and calibration). The class will also certify participants as “Train the Trainer” to the Operational Level.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own service instruments. Calibration Gas will be provided along with extra gas detection instruments and equipment.

Dates: November 12 & 13, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $800
Instructor: Francisco Hernandez, Industrial Scientific
Location: Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: October 6-10, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,600
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Locations:

• North County Fire Department Station, 72 at 1100 Linda Mar Blvd Pacifica, CA 94044
• San Mateo County Fire Station 94, 444 Gellert Blvd Daly City, CA 94015
• Muscle Rock Park, Daly City, CA 94015
• Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: July 14-18, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: This is a closed course for SCCFA
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Santa Clara County Fire, McCormack Training Center, 485 West Sunnyoaks Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

California State Confined Space Rescue Technician

This course is an intensive hands-on training program that will prepare students to respond to confined space emergencies. Course will cover identifying non permit / permit required confined spaces, the hazards associated with confined spaces, target hazards, state and federal regulations, components of a rescue operation, and the roles and responsibilities of the rescue team.

Dates: May 19-23, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1600
Instructors: Carl Levon Kustin, Mike DiTano, Paulo Brito & Staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: June 16, 17, 18, 20 & 23, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: This is a closed class
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Locations: San Jose Fire Training Center, 1591 Senter Road, San Jose, CA; Santa Teressa Park, 260 Bernal Road, San Jose, CA

California State Rope Rescue Technician

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: Dates: April 14-18, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,600
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: Dates: March 31-April 4, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,600
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Locations: North County Fire Department Station, 72 at 1100 Linda Mar Blvd Pacifica, CA 94044 and Muscle Rock Park, Daly City, CA 94015, Coast Side Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: February 10-14, 2025
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,600
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Coastside Fire Protection District Station 40, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Incident Management of Special Operations

This course provides an awareness level of knowledge, skills, and abilities for those who are responsible for the command and control of technical search and rescue emergencies, including rope, structural collapse, confined space, trench/excavation, and water search and rescue.

Dates: November 19-21, 2024
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: San Jose Fire Department Training Center, 1591 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Cost: There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI)

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low and high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: March 25-29, 2024
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,500
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Locations:
North County Fire Department (Station 72) at 1100 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
Muscle Rock Park, Daly City, CA 94015
Coast Side Fire Protection District (Station 40) at 1191 Main Street Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

California State Rope Rescue Technician

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: May 20-24, 2024
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,500
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Milpitas Fire Department Training Center, 777 Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035

California State Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations

This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for low & high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the low/high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in the engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems.

Dates: December 11-15, 2023
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,400
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Locations:
North County Fire Department (Station 72) at 1100 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
South City Fire Department (Station 61) at 480 N. Canal Street, South City, CA 94080

Industry Confined Space Rescue Technician

This course is an intensive hands-on training program that will prepare students to respond to confined space emergencies. Course will cover identifying non permit / permit required confined spaces, the hazards associated with confined spaces, target hazards, state and federal regulations, components of a rescue operation, and the roles and responsibilities of the rescue team.

Dates: November 27-December 1, 2023
Class Times: 0700 – 1600
Tuition Cost: Closed Class
Instructors: Carl Levon Kustin, Mike DiTano, Paulo Brito & Staff
Locations: C&H Sugar, 830 Loring Ave, Crockett, CA 94525

2023 Industrial Scientific Gas Monitor Training

This course will prepare participants to work with Industrial Scientific Gas Detection Equipment to the Technician Level (proper use, inspection, maintenance, and calibration). The class will also certify participants as “Train the Trainer” to the Operational Level. Participants are encouraged to bring their own service instruments. Calibration Gas will be provided along with extra gas detection instruments and equipment.

Dates: November 15 & 16, 2023
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $800
Instructor: Jamie Greene, Industrial Scientific
Location: Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Courses include Industrial Scientific Technician Level Certificates, Operational Train the Trainer Certification, Manuals, and Train the Trainer materials. Lunch and coffee will be provided each day.

California State Confined Space Rescue Technician

This course is an intensive hands-on training program that will prepare students to respond to confined space emergencies. Course will cover identifying non permit / permit required confined spaces, the hazards associated with confined spaces, target hazards, state and federal regulations, components of a rescue operation, and the roles and responsibilities of the rescue team.

Dates: November 13-17, 2023
Class Times: 0800 – 1700
Tuition Cost: $1,400
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin and staff
Location: Sunnyvale Fire Training Center, 795 East Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Tree Rescue Operations Training

This course will prepare participants to understand the challenges encountered during tree rescue emergencies. Information covered will include the planning and management of tree rescue operations and associated medical events commonly encountered in these settings. Participants will be exposed to specific rescue equipment, tree and ground-based rescue systems, high angle systems, low angle systems, patient packaging, working with forestry bucket trucks, cranes, and climber access systems.

Dates: October 16-18, 2023
Class Times: 0800 – 1630
Tuition Cost: Closed Class
Instructor: Carl Levon Kustin, Mike DiTano & Paulo Brito
Location: Corralitos Woman’s Club, 33 Browns Valley Road, Corralitos, CA 95076