We encourage everyone who is interested in becoming a BPC to attend an In-Person class. But if you can't find a good time, then we have an online training program that you can take until you can attend an in-person training.
Begin with our BPC training video. It's only 12 minutes long.
Next, watch our FRS Radio 101 Series, which includes three short videos: Using Your Radio, Radio Basics, and Damage Assessment Forms training. About 8 minutes in all.
Take a short quiz:
Once you've viewed our online training videos, you're ready to take our quiz!
Take our quiz
Fill out the New ESV Registration form online in Veoci (our online database software).
Fill out the form
Send us a picture of yourself - similar to a passport photo. Send the photo to esv@paloalto.gov.
Our ESV Program Administrator will process your application and get you connected to your neighborhood team.
Register to attend one of our BPC training classes in person when you have time to learn more about the BPC job from our program leaders.