Fire Inspector I Certification
he different levels of certification in the CA Fire Inspector certification track.
Fire Inspector 1 & Fire Inspector 2
CA Fire Prevention certification tracks
Fire Inspector, Plan Examiner & Fire Marshal
The CFSTES courses required for CA Fire Inspector 1 certification
Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration
Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety
Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection
Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection - California Specific
The CFSTES capstone task book process for Fire Inspector 1
• Complete all prerequisites and course work
• Complete all job performance requirements included in the task book while employed by a
California Fire Agency as a Fire Inspector
• Have identified evaluator verify individual task completion via signature
• Have Fire Chief or authorized representative verify task book completion via signature
The administrative duties of a Fire Inspector 1
Prepare correspondence and inspection reports
Handle complaints
Maintain records
Participate in legal proceedings
Maintain an open dialogue with the plan examiner and emergency response personnel
The field inspection duties of a Fire Inspector 1
Conducting fire safety inspections of new and existing structures and properties for
construction, occupancy, fire protection, and exposures; Conducting fire safety inspections in
the wildland-urban interface environment
CCR Title 19
Public Safety Regulations
,CCR Title 24 part 2
Building Code Regulations
CCR Title 24 part 2.5
Residential Code
CCR
California Code of Regulations
CCR Title 24 part 9
Fire Code
California Health and Safety Code
This code contains the over-arching state law that grants inspection authority, which is
specifically established in these sections:
• 13145
• 13146
• 13143
• 1792
Ministerial duties
The routine or mechanical tasks performed as part of a job.
Discretionary Responsibility
the social roles that an organization fulfills beyond its economic, legal, and ethical
responsibilities
Publishers of commonly-used codes and standards
• International Code Council (ICC codes)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA standards)
Fire Inspector 2
Advanced Fire Inspector Position
Fire Inspector 1
First level of professional certification for a Fire Inspector
Plan Examiner
,Occupational standards are found in NFPA 1031. It is the only certification in the California Plan
Examiner professional certification series.
Fire Marshal
The lead fire prevention official who is responsible for enforcing fire regulations or investigating
fires.
Fire Investigator
Determines cause and origin of fires. Certification utilizes NFPA 1033.
Fire Instructor 1
The first certification in the California Instructor professional certification series.
Fire Instructor 2
The second certification in the California Instructor professional certification series.
Fire Instructor 3
The third certification in the California Instructor professional certification series.
Hazardous Materials Technician
With this cert you are trained to stop the release of a hazardous material.
Haz Mat Specialist
This certification provide a more specific knowledge of the various hazards and prepare
personnel to serve as liaisons to federal, state, and local agencies.
Emergency Vehicle Technician 3
The third certification in the California Emergency Vehicle Technician professional certification
series
Emergency Vehicle Technician 2
The second certification in the California Emergency Vehicle Technician professional certification
series.
he different levels of certification in the CA Fire Inspector certification track.
Fire Inspector 1 & Fire Inspector 2
CA Fire Prevention certification tracks
, Fire Inspector, Plan Examiner & Fire Marshal
The CFSTES courses required for CA Fire Inspector 1 certification
Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration
Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety
Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection
Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection - California Specific
The CFSTES capstone task book process for Fire Inspector 1
• Complete all prerequisites and course work
• Complete all job performance requirements included in the task book while employed by a
California Fire Agency as a Fire Inspector
• Have identified evaluator verify individual task completion via signature
• Have Fire Chief or authorized representative verify task book completion via signature
The administrative duties of a Fire Inspector 1
Prepare correspondence and inspection reports
Handle complaints
Maintain records
Participate in legal proceedings
Maintain an open dialogue with the plan examiner and emergency response personnel
The field inspection duties of a Fire Inspector 1
Conducting fire safety inspections of new and existing structures and properties for
construction, occupancy, fire protection, and exposures; Conducting fire safety inspections in
the wildland-urban interface environment
CCR Title 19
Public Safety Regulations
CCR Title 24 part 2
Building Code Regulations
CCR Title 24 part 2.5
Residential Code
CCR
California Code of Regulations
he different levels of certification in the CA Fire Inspector certification track.
Fire Inspector 1 & Fire Inspector 2
CA Fire Prevention certification tracks
Fire Inspector, Plan Examiner & Fire Marshal
The CFSTES courses required for CA Fire Inspector 1 certification
Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration
Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety
Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection
Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection - California Specific
The CFSTES capstone task book process for Fire Inspector 1
• Complete all prerequisites and course work
• Complete all job performance requirements included in the task book while employed by a
California Fire Agency as a Fire Inspector
• Have identified evaluator verify individual task completion via signature
• Have Fire Chief or authorized representative verify task book completion via signature
The administrative duties of a Fire Inspector 1
Prepare correspondence and inspection reports
Handle complaints
Maintain records
Participate in legal proceedings
Maintain an open dialogue with the plan examiner and emergency response personnel
The field inspection duties of a Fire Inspector 1
Conducting fire safety inspections of new and existing structures and properties for
construction, occupancy, fire protection, and exposures; Conducting fire safety inspections in
the wildland-urban interface environment
CCR Title 19
Public Safety Regulations
,CCR Title 24 part 2
Building Code Regulations
CCR Title 24 part 2.5
Residential Code
CCR
California Code of Regulations
CCR Title 24 part 9
Fire Code
California Health and Safety Code
This code contains the over-arching state law that grants inspection authority, which is
specifically established in these sections:
• 13145
• 13146
• 13143
• 1792
Ministerial duties
The routine or mechanical tasks performed as part of a job.
Discretionary Responsibility
the social roles that an organization fulfills beyond its economic, legal, and ethical
responsibilities
Publishers of commonly-used codes and standards
• International Code Council (ICC codes)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA standards)
Fire Inspector 2
Advanced Fire Inspector Position
Fire Inspector 1
First level of professional certification for a Fire Inspector
Plan Examiner
,Occupational standards are found in NFPA 1031. It is the only certification in the California Plan
Examiner professional certification series.
Fire Marshal
The lead fire prevention official who is responsible for enforcing fire regulations or investigating
fires.
Fire Investigator
Determines cause and origin of fires. Certification utilizes NFPA 1033.
Fire Instructor 1
The first certification in the California Instructor professional certification series.
Fire Instructor 2
The second certification in the California Instructor professional certification series.
Fire Instructor 3
The third certification in the California Instructor professional certification series.
Hazardous Materials Technician
With this cert you are trained to stop the release of a hazardous material.
Haz Mat Specialist
This certification provide a more specific knowledge of the various hazards and prepare
personnel to serve as liaisons to federal, state, and local agencies.
Emergency Vehicle Technician 3
The third certification in the California Emergency Vehicle Technician professional certification
series
Emergency Vehicle Technician 2
The second certification in the California Emergency Vehicle Technician professional certification
series.
he different levels of certification in the CA Fire Inspector certification track.
Fire Inspector 1 & Fire Inspector 2
CA Fire Prevention certification tracks
, Fire Inspector, Plan Examiner & Fire Marshal
The CFSTES courses required for CA Fire Inspector 1 certification
Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration
Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety
Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection
Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection - California Specific
The CFSTES capstone task book process for Fire Inspector 1
• Complete all prerequisites and course work
• Complete all job performance requirements included in the task book while employed by a
California Fire Agency as a Fire Inspector
• Have identified evaluator verify individual task completion via signature
• Have Fire Chief or authorized representative verify task book completion via signature
The administrative duties of a Fire Inspector 1
Prepare correspondence and inspection reports
Handle complaints
Maintain records
Participate in legal proceedings
Maintain an open dialogue with the plan examiner and emergency response personnel
The field inspection duties of a Fire Inspector 1
Conducting fire safety inspections of new and existing structures and properties for
construction, occupancy, fire protection, and exposures; Conducting fire safety inspections in
the wildland-urban interface environment
CCR Title 19
Public Safety Regulations
CCR Title 24 part 2
Building Code Regulations
CCR Title 24 part 2.5
Residential Code
CCR
California Code of Regulations
