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Certificate of Achievement
Fire Officer Certification (Nfpa Standard 1021)
Required units: 18

The Fire Officer Certification will prepare students currently employed in fire science occupations to qualify for promotions such as to fire officer. 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: 18 units
FIRE B51a	Fire Management 1a 2.0
FIRE B51b	Fire Command 1a 2.0
FIRE B51c	Fire Command 1b 2.0
FIRE B51d	Fire Prevention 1a 2.0
FIRE B51e	Fire Prevention 1b 2.0
FIRE B51f	Fire Investigation 1a 2.0
FIRE B51g	Fire Instructor 1a 2.0
FIRE B51h	Fire Instructor 1b 2.0
FIRE B51i	Fire Prevention 1c 2.0

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.