FIR 182B - Chief Fire Officer 3B: Budget and Fiscal Responsibilities

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    Credits
    1.5
    Prerequisite
    Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer by completing Company Officer 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and Instructor I, 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 Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marshal Certification.
    Transfers To
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    Description
    This course provides a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer, including developing a budget management system, developing a division or departmental budget, and describing the process for ensuring competitive bidding. This course is one of a series of courses required for Chief Fire Officer certification by California State Fire Training."