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Certificate of Achievement
Chief Officer Certification (Nfpa Standard 1021)
Required units: 22

The Fire Chief Certification will prepare students currently employed in fire science occupations to qualify for promotions such as to Battalion Chief and higher. This training utilizes curricula developed by the California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES, the training branch of the California State Fire Marshall) and meets California Board of Fire Services standards. Certification as a CSFM Fire Officer provides in-service fire personnel the ability to promote and advance in their careers and may provide for educational pay incentives.

Required Courses: 22 units
FIRE B50a	Fire Command 2-Command Tactics at Major Fires 2.0
FIRE B50b	Fire Command 2b-Scene Management at Major Incidents 2.0
FIRE B50c	Fire Command 2c-High Rise Fire Tactics 2.0
FIRE B50d	Fire Command 2d-Management of Large-Scale Disasters 2.0
FIRE B50e	Fire Command 2e-Wildland Fire Tactics 2.0
FIRE B50f	Fire Management 2a-Organizational Development and Human Relations 2.0
FIRE B50g	Fire Management 2b-Finance and Business Management for Chief Officers 2.0
FIRE B50h	*Fire Management 2c-Computer Application for the Fire Service 2.0
FIRE B50i	Fire Management 2d-Master Planning 2.0
FIRE B50j	Fire Management 2e-Staff Assignments and Line Functions 2.0
FIRE B50k	*Fire Investigation 2.0
*Courses are offered from State Fire Marshall's Office only.

The courses and unit values on this page are representative of the typical values and courses required by this program. They are taken from the most current catalog, and therefore may not be accurate for the degree or certificate requirements for some students, depending on your year of catalog rights. Please refer to your appropriate catalog or see a counselor for accurate degree requirements.