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SMCCCD PDA 2025-26
SAFETY training
Complete the two-day training to receive a digital Certificate. Trainings are offered on a first come, first served basis with a cap of 30 participants.
BUILDING CAPTAIN TRAINING- TWO-DAY COURSE
Join the San Mateo County Community College District’s Office of Emergency Management for an immersive two-day Building Captain Training designed to prepare employees to serve as leaders during emergencies on campus. This hands-on training equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support the safety of our students, staff, and faculty when it matters most. Day one foruses on core emergency readiness skills and day two provides nationally recognized certifications and advanced lifesaving skills.
By the end of the course, participants will be trained to act as effective Building Captains—ready to support evacuations, provide initial medical aid, coordinate with Public Safety, operate extinguishers in live scenarios, and help keep their campus community safe during any emergency.
Building Captain Training (CSM) Day 1
Trainer: Ben Zara Minkin, Emergency Manager. Vince Garcia, Emergency Management Coordinator| Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15 | Time: 9:00-3:00 | Location: CSM, BLDG 18-308
Day One focuses on core emergency readiness skills:
Understanding The Big Five emergency responses (Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown/Barricade, Drop-Cover-Hold On, Secure Campus)
Radio communications and emergency messaging
Fire safety and extinguisher training — including live burn pan practice on real fire
Go Bag orientation and building safety fundamentals
Hazardous materials awareness and assisting individuals with access and functional needs
Building Captain Training (CSM) Day 2
Trainer: Ben Zara Minkin, Emergency Manager. Vince Garcia, Emergency Management Coordinator| Date: Thursday, Oct. 16 | Time: 9:00-3:00 | Location: CSM, BLDG 18- 206
Day Two provides nationally recognized certifications and advanced lifesaving skills:
American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification
Advanced Bleeding Control and Trauma Training
Naloxone (Narcan) administration for opioid overdose response
Building Captain Training (SKY) Day 1
Trainer: Ben Zara Minkin, Emergency Manager. Vince Garcia, Emergency Management Coordinator| Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Time: 9:00-3:00 | Location: SKY, RM. 3C
Day One focuses on core emergency readiness skills:
Understanding The Big Five emergency responses (Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown/Barricade, Drop-Cover-Hold On, Secure Campus)
Radio communications and emergency messaging
Fire safety and extinguisher training — including live burn pan practice on real fire
Go Bag orientation and building safety fundamentals
Hazardous materials awareness and assisting individuals with access and functional needs
Building Captain Training (SKY) Day 2
Trainer: Ben Zara Minkin, Emergency Manager. Vince Garcia, Emergency Management Coordinator| Date: Thursday, Oct. 23 | Time: 9:00-3:00 | Location: SKY, BLDG 6-202 & 6-204
Day Two provides nationally recognized certifications and advanced lifesaving skills:
American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification
Advanced Bleeding Control and Trauma Training
Naloxone (Narcan) administration for opioid overdose response
Building Captain Training (CAN) Day 1
Trainer: Ben Zara Minkin, Emergency Manager. Vince Garcia, Emergency Management Coordinator| Date: Thursday, Nov. 6 | Time: 9:00-3:00 | Location: TBD
Day One focuses on core emergency readiness skills:
Understanding The Big Five emergency responses (Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown/Barricade, Drop-Cover-Hold On, Secure Campus)
Radio communications and emergency messaging
Fire safety and extinguisher training — including live burn pan practice on real fire
Go Bag orientation and building safety fundamentals
Hazardous materials awareness and assisting individuals with access and functional needs
Building Captain Training (CAN) Day 2
Trainer: Ben Zara Minkin, Emergency Manager. Vince Garcia, Emergency Management Coordinator| Date: Friday, Nov. 7 | Time: 9:00-3:00 | Location: TBD
Day Two provides nationally recognized certifications and advanced lifesaving skills:
American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification
Advanced Bleeding Control and Trauma Training
Naloxone (Narcan) administration for opioid overdose response
Safety Trainings are held in person.
Professional development safety trainers
ben zara minkin
Emergency Manager, SMCCCD
vince garcia
Emergency Management Coordinator, SMCCCD
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