In June 2022, State Fire Training assisted in leading the CAL FIRE Camp Cinder events in Shasta and San Luis Obispo. The five-day Camps introduced female youth (ages 14-18 years) to various career opportunities in the fire service. Through a wide range of training evolutions (extrication, water rescue, hose lays, and ladder operations) they were provided with a safe, interactive, and challenging learning environment. The Campers left the week with a sense of teamwork, empowerment, and confidence, knowing they can find success in any career they choose.

State Fire Training continues to participate in youth fire camps including engagement with Camp Cinder, NorCal WFS, Golden State WFS, United Fire Service Women, as well as the many single-agency events held throughout the state.

Rescue Systems 1 will retire on December 31, 2022. Rescue Systems 2 and Rescue Systems 3 will retire on June 30, 2023.

SFT recognizes that many candidates are vested in the current Rescue Systems tracks and therefore, the existing Rescue Systems curriculum will be available to provide a transition period to the new Structural Collapse Specialist (2021) series. Candidates entering the SFT system should enroll in the new Structural Collapse Specialist (2021) courses and comply with the new requirements.

The new Structural Collapse Specialist 1 and Structural Collapse Specialist 2 curriculum has been approved by STEAC and SBFS. These courses align with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications and the FEMA Structural Collapse Specialist Instructor-Led Training (ILT).

The Registered Instructor Structural Collapse Roll-Out Courses will continue in January 2023. More details to come in December 2022 eNews. Review the Implementation Plan for more details

This new NFPA alignment requires those who initiated an Instructor 1 Certification Task Book (2012) to complete a Task Book Update when applying for certification. In 2021, State Fire Training updated the Instructor 1 certification to align with NFPA 1041. This update is for those who initiated an Instructor 1 Certification Task Book (2012). Sign and attach this update to your Task Book when applying for certification. This update is already incorporated into the FESI 1 Task Book, therefore, it is not necessary to download this update if you are initiating the FESI 1 Task Book.

The Instructor (2012 edition) series course plans were discontinued on June 30, 2022. Registered Instructors teaching these courses shall use the 2019 course plans. See the Implementation Plan or visit the CFSTES Professional Certification webpage for further details.

The Confined Space Rescue curriculum which includes Awareness and

Operations/Technician-level courses have been aligned with the updated National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications. Review the Implementation Plan or visit the FSTEP webpage for more details.

This training is designed to support California fire departments in documenting emergency incidents timely and accurately using the National Fire Indecent Reporting System (NFIRS) standards and guidelines. The training covers how to properly code an incident report, including aid type, which modules to use, and the submittal process.

Santa Clara County Fire Dept. has been approved for initial accreditation in the State Fire Training system.

Butte College, Fresno City College, Glendale Com. College/Verdugo Fire Academy, Los Medanos College, Imperial Valley College, San Diego Miramar Com. College, Rio Hondo College, and Long Beach Fire Dept. have all been approved for reaccreditation. Congratulations to each of these Accredited Academies!