California State Fire Training (SFT) Certificates

Each semester the Fresno City College Fire Academy offers a mix of California State Fire Training certificate courses including Driver Operator, Company Officer, Instructor, Incident Command/HAZMAT, Rescue, Fire Investigator, and Chief Officer courses.

SFT Instructor Series

Instructor 1 - Instructional Methodology

5-day Training | June 5th - 9th | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Content:  

  • Beginner Instructor Orientation and Administration
  • Beginner Instructional Development
  • Beginner Instructional Delivery
  • Beginner Evaluation and Testing
  • Beginner Program Management
  • Beginner Distance and Hybrid Instruction

SFT Prerequisites:    

  • Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA/IS-100.B) or National Incident Management System (FEMA/IS-700.A)*
*FEMA often changes course titles and course codes. SFT will accept the current equivalent course title/code. 

Fees:   

Payable after registration confirmation is received via email, and due no later than June 5th at 5:00 PM

  • College registration fees:  $107.00 (may vary depending on student status)
  • State Fire Training fees:   $140.00
  • Total fees:  $247.00

The Business Office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  You may contact the Business Office via email at CBO@fresnocitycollege.edu or call them at 559-489-2234. They will respond within 24 hours Monday through Friday. 

Credit card payments can be made online through Self Service (Self Service Help page) which is open 24/7 and can be accessed through My Portal. Your username is your student ID # and your password is your first initial, last initial, and your 6-digit DOB. (example: jb070476) If you have trouble, contact the help desk at 559-443-8670. 

If your agency is paying, they must submit a purchase order or statement of financial responsibility to sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Invoices sent to your agency are payable within 30 days of receipt. All other payments must be received 10 days prior to the first day of class or you will be dropped from the course. 

Required PPE: 

  • None

Location: 

Fresno Pacific University North Fresno Campus, 5 River Park Place West, Fresno CA 93720

Room 326 - Third Floor

Registering for Class:

Fill out the "Interest Form" below. Your completion of the prerequisites will be reviewed, and then you will be registered in the course. An email will be sent to you confirming your registration. These are processed in order of when they are received. Once the class is filled, you will be placed on a waitlist. The waitlist is used to fill cancellations or to fill any added courses during the semester. 

Interest Form

For questions on any of the above information, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Flyer available upon request. 

Instructor 2 - Instructional Development

5-day training | November 27 - December 1, 2023

Course Content:  

  • Learn how to perform your duties as an instructor safely, effectively, and competently.
  • Learn how to develop lesson plans and evaluation instruments, teach and deliver instruction, and evaluate and coach other instructors.
  • Learn how to analyze resources and formulate a program budget.

SFT Prerequisites:    

  • Instructor 1 - Instructional Methodology or
  • Training Instructor 1A and 1B or
  • Fire Instructor 1A and 1B

And

  • Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS-100.B), FEMA; or
  • National Incident Management System (IS-700.A), FEMA

Fees:   

Payable after registration confirmation is received via email, and due no later than one week prior to the first day of class. 

  • College registration fees = $107.00 (may vary depending on student status)
  • State Fire Training fees = $140.00
  • Total fees:  $247.00

The Business Office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  You may contact the Business Office via email at CBO@fresnocitycollege.edu or call them at 559-489-2234. They will respond within 24 hours Monday through Friday. 

Credit card payments can be made online through Self Service (Self Service Help page) which is open 24/7 and can be accessed through My Portal. Your username is your student ID # and your password is your first initial, last initial, and your 6-digit DOB. (example: jb070476) If you have trouble, contact the help desk at 559-443-8670. 

If your agency is paying, they must submit a purchase order or statement of financial responsibility to sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Invoices sent to your agency are payable within 30 days of receipt. All other payments must be received 10 days prior to the first day of class or you will be dropped from the course. 

Required PPE: 

  • None

Location: 

Fresno Pacific University North Fresno Campus, 5 River Park Place West, Fresno CA 93720

Room 326 - Third Floor

Registering for Class:

Fill out the "Interest Form" below. Your completion of the prerequisites will be reviewed, and then you will be registered in the course. An email will be sent to you confirming your registration. These are processed in order of when they are received. Once the class is filled, you will be placed on a waitlist. The waitlist is used to fill cancellations or to fill any added courses during the semester. 

Interest Form

For questions on any of the above information, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu.

SFT Driver Operator Series

Driver Operator 1A Fire Apparatus

This class is now full. Check back for more dates.

5-day training | 8:00am to 4:20pm

Course Content:

  • Fire apparatus preventive maintenance and driving/operating.
  • Routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions
  • Backing maneuvering, and turning a fire apparatus in a variety of conditions
  • Operating all fixed systems and equipment on a fire apparatus

Prerequisites:

  • Must meet California State Fire Training prerequisites
  • Valid California Driver’s License

Fees:

  • College registration fees:  $ 61.00             
  • State Fire Training fees:  $140.00
    (may vary depending on student status)

Total fees:   $201.00

Required PPE: 

  • Helmet and gloves

Location: 

Fresno City College - Career Technology Center
2930 East Annadale Ave, Fresno CA 93725

Interest Form:

Fill out the "Interest Form" below. Your completion of the prerequisites will be reviewed, and then you will be registered in the course.

Payment instructions will be sent via email after you are registered in the course. If your agency is paying, they must submit a purchase order or statement of financial responsibility to sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Invoices sent to your agency are payable within 30 days of receipt.

The next Driver Operator 1A class will be in Spring 2024. 

For questions on any of the above information, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu.

Driver Operator 1B Fire Apparatus

 

5-day training | TBD

Course Content:  

  • Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the systems and components unique to a pumping apparatus to verify their operational status
  • Setting all pressure control and apparatus safety devices, achieving and maintaining the rate flow of the nozzle, while continuously monitoring the apparatus for potential problems

 Prerequisites: 

  • Must meet California State Fire Training prerequisites.
  • Firefighter 1 OR 2 certification OR Rank of Officer (Lieutenant or higher, or CAL FIRE rank of Fire Apparatus Engineer)
  • Driver Operator 1A certification (earned 2008 or later)
  • Valid California Drivers license

 Fees:

  • College registration fees: $61.00 (may vary depending on student status)
  • State Fire Training fees: $140.00

 Total fees (due by 1st day of the course):$201.00

Location: 

Fresno City College - Career Technology Center
2930 East Annadale Ave, Fresno CA 93725

Interest Form:

Fill out the "Interest Form" below. Your completion of the prerequisites will be reviewed, and then you will be registered in the course.

Payment instructions will be sent via email after you are registered in the course. If your agency is paying, they must submit a purchase order or statement of financial responsibility to sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Invoices sent to your agency are payable within 30 days of receipt.

The next Driver Operator 1B class will be in Spring 2024.

For questions on any of the above information, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu.

Driver Operator 1C Aerial Apparatus

This class is now full. Check back for more dates.

5-day training | May 15 - 19, 2023  8:00am to 4:20pm

Course Content:  

  • Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the systems and components unique to an aerial apparatus
  • Maneuvering, positioning, and stabilizing an aerial apparatus; maneuvering, positioning and lowering the aerial device
  • Deploying and operating an elevated master stream so the stream is effective and aerial and master stream devices are operated correctly

Prerequisites: 

  • Must meet California State Fire Training prerequisites.
  • Firefighter 1 OR 2 certification OR Rank of Officer (Lieutenant or higher, or CAL FIRE rank of Fire Apparatus Engineer)
  • Driver Operator 1A certification (earned 2008 or later)
  • Class C Firefighter Endorsed or Commercial A or Commercial B Driver’s License

 Fees:

  • College registration fees: $ 84.00 (may vary depending on student status)
  • State Fire Training fees: $140.00

Total fees (due by 1st day of course): $224.00

Location: 

Fresno City College - Career Technology Center
2930 East Annadale Ave, Fresno CA 93725

Interest Form:

Fill out the "Interest Form" below. Your completion of the prerequisites will be reviewed, and then you will be registered in the course.

Payment instructions will be sent via email after you are registered in the course. If your agency is paying, they must submit a purchase order or statement of financial responsibility to sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Invoices sent to your agency are payable within 30 days of receipt.

The next Driver Operator 1C class will be in Spring 2024.

For questions on any of the above information, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu.

Driver Operator 1D Water Tender Apparatus

This class is now full. Check back for more dates.

4-day training | May 8 - 10, 2023 8:00am to 3:15pm

Course Content:  

  • Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the systems and components unique to a water tender
  • Maneuvering and positioning a water tender at a water shuttle fill site and a water shuttle dumpsite

Prerequisites: 

  • Must meet California State Fire Training prerequisites.
  • Firefighter 1 OR 2 certification OR Rank of Officer (Lieutenant or higher, or CAL FIRE rank of Fire Apparatus Engineer)
  • Driver Operator 1A Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator certification (2008 or later)
  • Driver Operator 1B Pumping Apparatus Operations certification (2008 or later)
  • One of the following: Class C firefighter endorsed OR Commercial A OR Commercial B Driver’s License

Fees:

  • College registration fees: $38.00 (may vary depending on student status)
  • State Fire Training fees: $140.00

 Total fees (due by 1st day of course): $178.00

Required PPE: 

  • Helmet and gloves

Location: 

Fresno City College - Career Technology Center
2930 East Annadale Ave, Fresno CA 93725

Interest Form:

Fill out the "Interest Form" form below. Your completion of the prerequisites will be reviewed, and then you will be registered in the course.

Payment instructions will be sent via email after you are registered in the course. If your agency is paying, they must submit a purchase order or statement of financial responsibility to sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Invoices sent to your agency are payable within 30 days of receipt.

The next Driver Operator 1D class will be in Spring 2024.

For questions on any of the above information, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu.

Driver Operator 1E Wildland Fire Apparatus

3-day training | TBD

Course Content:  

  • Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the systems and components unique to a wildland fire apparatus and effective fire stream
  • Operation of wildland apparatus in compliance with jurisdictional rules, regulations, and operational limitations

 Prerequisites: 

  • Must meet California State Fire Training prerequisites.
  • Firefighter 1 OR 2 certification OR Rank of Officer (Lieutenant or higher, or CAL FIRE rank of Fire Apparatus Engineer)
  • Driver Operator 1A Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator certification (2008 or later)
  • Driver Operator 1B Pumping Apparatus Operations certification (2008 or later)
  • One of the following: Class C firefighter endorsed OR Commercial A OR Commercial B Driver’s License

Fees:

  • College registration fees: $38.00 (may vary depending on student status)
  • State Fire Training fees: $140.00

Total fees (due by 1st day of course):    $178.00

Location: 

Fresno City College - Career Technology Center
2930 East Annadale Ave, Fresno CA 93725

Interest Form:

Fill out the "Interest Form" below. Your completion of the prerequisites will be reviewed, and then you will be registered in the course.

Payment instructions will be sent via email after you are registered in the course. If your agency is paying, they must submit a purchase order or statement of financial responsibility to sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Invoices sent to your agency are payable within 30 days of receipt.

The next Driver Operator 1E class will be in Spring 2024.

For questions on any of the above information, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu.