FIRS 188B — CHIEF FIRE OFFICER 3B: BUDGET AND FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITIES – 1 Unit Note: Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher), or five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marsh al Certification. The instructor will determine if the Note has been met based on the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) course plan. Note: This course has a State Fire Training certificate fee collected at the time of registration. Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer. This includes developing a budget management system, developing a division or departmental budget, and describing the process for ensuring competitive bidding. This course may be offered in a distance education format.