Recent SemestersSpring 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits0.5PrerequisiteCompletion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Student must meet the educational requirements for Company Officer. Evidence of qualifications must be submitted to the Fire Technology Department prior to the first class meeting. Educational Requirements may be met with completion of: Company Officer 2A: HR Management AND Company Officer 2B: General Administrative Functions AND Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigation AND Company Officer 2D: All-Risk Command Operations AND Company Officer 2E: Wildland Incident Operations or If completed prior to 12/31/2016: Fire Command 1A: Command Principles for Company Officers AND Fire Command 1B: Incident Management for Company Officers AND Fire Command 1C: I-Zone Fire Fighting for Company Officers AND Fire Instructor 1A: Instructional Techniques, Part 1 AND Fire Instructor 1B: Instructional Techniques, Part 2 AND Fire Investigation 1A: Fire Origin and Cause Determination AND Fire Management 1: Management/Supervision for the Company Officer AND Fire Prevention 1A: Introduction to the California Fire Code AND Fire Prevention 1B: Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Special Hazards AND I-300: Intermediate ICS Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides students with 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 class is designed for the certified Company Officer advancing to the Chief Fire Officer classification. May require additional materials fee.Usually HeldWed Thu Fri 11:00am–2:15pm, Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–10:30am 