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.

Registration Steps

Complete the "Interest Form"
Upload proof that you have met the prerequisites to the online form.
A Coordinator will confirm that you have met the prerequisites.
You will be registered for the course.
An email will be sent to you confirming your registration.

Interest forms are processed in the order they are received. Once the class is filled, you will be placed on a waitlist. The waitlist is used to fill in cancellations or to fill any added courses during the semester.

Fees are due one week prior to the start of the course. 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.

SFT Instructor Series

Instructor 1 Certificate: No Dates Available

For questions, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu. Flyer available upon request.

Instructor 2 Certificate: 11/27/23 to 12/1/23

5-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

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

College Fees $107.00 (may vary depending on student status)

SFT Fees $140.00

Total Fees $247.00

Required PPE - None

Location

Fresno Pacific University North Fresno Campus, 5 River Park Place West, Fresno CA 93720 Room 326 - Third Floor

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

SFT Rescue Series

Rope Rescue Op: 8/28/23 - 9/1/23

5-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

Course Content

Low-angle and high-angle rescue
Operation of simple, complex, and compound rope rescue systems in the low- and high-angle environment.
Equipment organization and tracking methods
Knots, bends, and hitches for: end-of-line loop, midline loop, securing rope around desired objects, joining rope or webbing ends together, and gripping rope.
Assess incident needs as related to choosing complex rope systems.

Prerequisites

IS 100 Intro to Incident Command System
IS 200 ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
IS 700 National Incident Management System, Intro
IS 800 National Response Framework, Intro

Fees

College Fees $61.00
SFT Fees $140.00
(may vary depending on student status)

Total Fees $201.00

Required PPE

Helmet, gloves, boots, and Class 3 harness (one will be provided if you do not have one), water, and sunscreen.

Location

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

(Also at Woodward Park, Friant Dam, and Winchell Cove)

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

Rope Rescue Technician: 9/18/23 - 9/22/23

5-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

Course Content

Competency testing for high-angle testing
Safe engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems
System safety factors, critical angles, and force manipulators
Construction of required anchor systems
Construction of artificial high directional

Prerequisites

Rope Rescue Awareness Operations or
Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations and Rescue Systems I

Fees

College Fees $38.00
SFT Fees $75.00
(may vary depending on student status)

Total Fees $113.00

Required PPE

Helmet, gloves, boots, and Class 3 harness (one will be provided if you do not have one), water, and sunscreen.

Location

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

(Also at Friant Dame and Square Nail, 4 Lane Highway)

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

Confined Space Rescue Technician: 10/9/23 - 10/13/23

5-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

Course Content

Identifying confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces
Identifying hazards associated with permit-required confined spaces, target industries, and hazards
State and federal regulations
Components of a rescue operation, roles and responsibilities of the rescue team

Prerequisites

Confined Space Rescue Awareness
Rope Rescue Operations or Rescue Systems I and Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations LARRO
Hazmat First Responder Operations
IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (FEMA online)

Fees

College Fees $51.00
SFT Fees $75.00
(may vary depending on student status)

Total Fees $126.00

Required PPE

Helmet, gloves, boots, and Class 3 harness (one will be provided if you do not have one), water, and sunscreen.

Location

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

(Also at Friant Dame and Square Nail, 4 Lane Highway)

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: 1/22/24 - 1/26/24

5-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

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

Valid California Driver’s License

Fees

College fees $61.00
SFT fees $140.00
(may vary depending on student status)

Total fees $201.00

Required PPE

Helmet and gloves

Location

First Responders Campus, 3300 East North Avenue, Fresno CA 93725

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

Driver Operator 1B: 2/5/24 - 2/9/24

5-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

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

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 Fees $61.00
SFT Fees $140.00
(may vary depending on student status)

Total Fees $201.00

Required PPE

Helmet and gloves

Location

First Responders Campus, 3300 North East Avenue, Fresno CA 93725

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

Driver Operator 1C: 3/4/24 - 3/8/24

5-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

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

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 Fees $84.00 (may vary depending on student status)
SFT Fees $140.00

Total Fees $224.00

Location

First Responders Campus, 3300 North East Avenue, Fresno CA 93725

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

Driver Operator 1D: 4/15/24 - 4/18/24

4-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

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

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 Fees $38.00 (may vary depending on student status)
SFT Fees $140.00

Total Fees $178.00

Required PPE

Helmet and gloves

Location

First Responders Campus, 3300 East North Avenue, Fresno CA 93725

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

Driver Operator 1E: 4/1/24 - 4/3/24

3-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

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 Fees $38.00 (may vary depending on student status)
SFT Fees $140.00
Total Fees $178.00

Location

First Responders Campus, 3300 East North Avenue, Fresno CA 93725

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

SFT Company Officer Series

Company Officer 2A: No Dates Available

For questions, please call or email us at 559.442.5930 or sft@fresnocitycollege.edu.

Company Officer 2B: 9/12/23 - 9/14/23

3-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

Course Content

Administrative functions and implementation of policies and procedures
Fire department's role, image, and mission to the public
State and Federal laws and regulations for fire administration functions
Routing process for documents related to various fire incidents
Developing project or divisional budget

Prerequisites

Firefighter 2 or
4 years as a career firefighter or
6 years as a volunteer firefighter

Fees

College Fees $61.00
SFT Fees $140.00
(may vary depending on student status)

Total Fees $201.00

Required PPE - none

Location

First Responders Campus, 3300 North East Avenue, Fresno CA 93725

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

Company Officer 2C: 10/16/23 - 10/20/23

5-day training | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interest Form

Course Content

Conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and addressing violations
Developing occupancy pre-incident plan
Fire investigations to determine point of origin and preliminary cause
Securing an incident scene and preserving evidence

Prerequisites

Firefighter 2 or
4 years as a career firefighter or
6 years as a volunteer firefighter

Fees

College Fees $107.00 (may vary depending on student status)
SFT Fees $140.00

Total Fees $247.00

Location

First Responders Campus, 3300 North East Avenue, Fresno CA 93725

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