Public Safety Training Center is one of the campuses operated by Santa Rosa Junior College. Our records show the address as Windsor, CA, United States.
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The Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) at Santa Rosa Junior College is a specialized facility dedicated to preparing students for careers in law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical response, and corrections. This campus provides intensive, scenario-based training using state-of-the-art equipment and simulation environments, focusing on practical skills rather than traditional academics.
- Law Enforcement Academy: Comprehensive basic police academy certification, covering patrol procedures, criminal law, defensive tactics, firearms training, and crisis intervention.
- Fire Technology: Courses in firefighting fundamentals, hazardous materials response, wildland fire suppression, and fire prevention, leading to fire fighter I and II certifications.
- Emergency Medical Services: EMT basic and paramedic programs, including advanced life support, trauma care, and ambulance operations, with clinical rotations.
- Corrections and Probation: Training in jail operations, offender management, report writing, and rehabilitation techniques for peace officer standards.
- Public Safety Dispatch: Classes in communications, 911 operations, and stress management for emergency dispatchers.
- Leadership and Administration: Advanced courses in police supervision, fire command, and emergency management for mid-career professionals.
- Physical Fitness and Wellness: Mandatory conditioning programs, including agility training, strength building, and mental health resilience for high-stress roles.
- Specialized Certifications: Workshops in SWAT tactics, K-9 handling, drone operations for public safety, and disaster response coordination.
The center features a 40-acre training complex with shoot houses, burn towers, driving tracks, and obstacle courses, simulating real emergencies. Instruction follows POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) guidelines, ensuring graduates meet California state requirements. Partnerships with local agencies like the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and fire departments facilitate recruit hiring and continuing education.
Programs are cohort-based, with rigorous schedules combining classroom theory, physical drills, and field exercises. Non-credit options include refresher courses and community safety seminars. The PSTC supports diversity initiatives, offering scholarships and outreach to underrepresented groups in public safety. Students gain not only technical skills but also ethical decision-making and teamwork abilities essential for these demanding professions.
As a key component of SRJC, the PSTC addresses regional needs for qualified public safety personnel, contributing to community safety and emergency preparedness. Its focus on hands-on, accelerated training makes it ideal for career changers and high school graduates entering protective services, with high employment rates upon completion.
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