COMING SOON . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall 2026

New Curriculum for the Retirement of Chief Fire Officer (2014) Curriculum ……………..……………………………. June 30, 2026

The California Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Officer 3 Certification contains two levels of Professional Qualifications set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The two levels are NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (2020) and NFPA 1140: Standard for Wildland Fire Protection (2022)

Designed For: Aspiring Chief Officers

Fire Officer 3A: Human Resources Management
Fire Officer 3B: Finance and Administration
Fire Officer 3C: Command of Expanding Incidents

Prerequisites: Meet one of the following requirements:
• Meet the education requirements of an OSFM Company Officer or Fire Officer 2
• Currently in the position of Chief Fire Officer (acting does not apply)

Certification: Chief Fire Officer
Standard: Complete all activities and formative tests. Complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%.
Class Size: 25 max

Upon class completion students will receive a California State Fire Marshal Certificate