The Administrative Fire Services Chief Officer Degree is designed to prepare students for careers as chief officers. This program meets the requirements of the California Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Chief Fire Officer Certification track of the California State Fire Marshal. Transcript evaluation may allow up to a maximum of 18 units of credit for previous fire service education. If Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a “C” or better grade and FTC 121L is completed with a “pass,” it may be used to satisfy the requirements for section F of the general education requirements for graduation. Students must complete the general education requirements as outlined in the appropriate catalog.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Meet the occupational standards for California State Fire Training’s Chief Fire Officer Certification.

🗸 Carry out the job performance requirements as listed in NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (2014).

🗸 Perform the job performance requirements of NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2016)