1. (a) Training curriculum that is significantly updated by the OSFM may require an update class to bring current instructors up-to-date on changes to the training program. Current instructors will be notified of any classes that require their attendance in an update class. Failure to attend an update class may result in being removed as an approved instructor for that class.

All Registered Instructors shall complete State Fire Training “Registered Instructors Orientation,” “Ethical Leadership for Instructors,” and any OSFM-required instructor update training programs before a CFSTES or FSTEP course request will be approved by State Fire Training.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13159(d) and 13159.8(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13159(d) and 13159.8(a), Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-2008; operative 9-6-2008 (Register 2008, No. 32).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-30-2016; operative 7-1-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 27).

3. Amendment filed 9-3-2020; operative 1-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20 (Register 2020, No. 36).

4. Amendment of first paragraph filed 2-17-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 8).