Siskiyou EDC - Wildland Firefighting Procurement

This two-part series will provide small business owners who are interested in becoming a vendor for Cal Fire and the US Forest Service.

Session 1 will focus on the US Forest Service and the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. This is the system the US Forest Service utilizes to develop blanket purchase agreements during the off-season, typically January through March. Participants will understand how to navigate the system, what is required to participate, how to register, and how to submit quotes and bids.

Session 2 will focus on the Cal Fire Hired Equipment Program. This is the system the different Cal Fire area units utilize to contract with vendors, which follows a different process than the US Forest Service. This course will also highlight how certifications can assist in the bidding process, how to navigate local area units with assistance from the small business advocate at Cal Fire.

Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323

Date(s): Session 1 - Wednesday December 03, 2025

               Session 2 - Wednesday December 10, 2025

Schedule: 1 - Wednesday ($65 per class)

Time: 4:00pm- 6:00pm 

Location: COS - Weed Campus with Hybrid Format Enabled

Facilitator: Quintin Gaddy

Fee: $65.00

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Historic Nevada City Victorian Christmas 

The aroma of roasted chestnuts fill the air, along with street vendors and lamp-lit streets filled with Christmas treasures. It’s the one & only Victorian Christmas. It’s a magical setting of hilly streets with authentic gas lamps, wandering carolers dressed in Victorian attire, and visitors sharing holiday cheer and good tidings. There are holiday activities for all ages including live entertainment, yuletide treats and libations, and Father Christmas!

Double your fun and bring family and friends along with you to enjoy all the festivities this event has to offer. 

To learn more about the beautifully festive event, go to: https://www.nevadacitychamber.com/nevada-city-events/victorian-christmas/ 

This is a rain or shine event. 

Date: December 07, 2025

Schedule: 1 - Sunday

Time: 9:00am - 11:00pm

Location: Meeting at the Shasta College Main Cmapus North/Pine Parking Lot

Facilitator: Darlene Montgomery

Fee: $125

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Travel - Domestic: New York City- Holiday

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, 9/11 Museum, Broadway Show

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before June 08, 2025*

Dates: 12/08/2025- 12/12/2025- 5 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301215

Pricing: Double: $3,469pp Single: $4,269pp Triple: $3,439pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Travel - International: Tropical Costa Rica

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Lake Arenal Cruise, Farm Tour and Lunch, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour: Monteverde Hanging Bridges or Canopy Adventure, Guanacaste

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before July 29, 2025*

Dates: 01/29/2026- 02/06/2026- 9 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301272

Pricing: Double: $3,069pp Single: $3,569pp Triple: $3,039pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Travel - International: Old World Sicily and Malta (Small group trip)

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: Malta, Grand Harbor Cruise, Valletta, Impact Moment, Ferry to Sicily, Aromatic Herb Farm Tour, Ragusa-Ibla, Siracusa, Choice on Tour: Ancient Siracusa Archeological Site or Ancient Siracusa Archeological Museum, Taormina’s Greek Theatre, Mount Etna Off-Road Excursion

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before August 12, 2025*

Dates: 05/11/2026- 05/22/2026- 12 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301277

Pricing: Double: $5,599pp Single: $6,299pp Triple: $5,549pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Travel - International: Greece Island Hopper

We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Locations Visited: Athens, Taverna Dinner Show, Acropolis, The Parthenon, Mykonos Old Town, Santorini Island, Oia Village, Ancient Akrotiri, Wine Tasting 

Tour Activity Level: Level 3

Level 3: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

*Must sign up before August 07, 2025*

Dates: 04/08/2026- 04/16/2026- 9 days!

Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301271

Pricing: Double: $4,999pp Single: $5,999pp Triple: $4,949pp

NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.

Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors

This course provides an awareness of fireline and incident safety to hired vendors who plan to engage in wildland fire suppression and other incident support activities. It includes an overview of hazards and safety issues, entrapment avoidance, incident organization, how to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe work practices while working under an agency supervision, fire shelter deployment, and case studies. 

Designed For: Hired vendors working with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) or the United States Forest Service (USFS) on any active incident, including water tender operators, heavy equipment drivers or operators, crew bus drivers, vehicles with a driver, mechanics, fallers, and swampers. 

Authority: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and United State Forest Service (USFS) agreements

Standard: State Fire Training (SFT) requires every student to attend the entire course, participate in classroom and group discussions, complete and pass all activities, and complete an oral evaluation. 

Dates: INTEREST LIST ONLY

Facilitator: Greg McFadden

Fee: $225 (includes $75 SFM Diploma)

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