Deputy Chief, State Fire Training

established to provide a single statewide focus for Fire Service Training in California. CFSTES is a composite of all the elements that contribute to the development, delivery and administration of training for the California Fire Service. The authority for the central coordination of this effort is vested in the Training Division of the California State Fire Marshal's Office with oversight provided by the State Board of Fire Services. The role of CFSTES is one of facilitating, coordinating and assisting in the development and implementation of standards and certification for the California Fire Service. CFSTES manages the California Fire Academy System by providing standardized curriculum and tests, accredited courses leading to certification, approved standardized training programs for local and regional delivery; administering the certification system; and publishing Career Development Guides, Instructors Guides, Student Manuals and other related support materials. This system is as successful and effective as the people involved in it. It is a fire service system developed by the fire service, for the fire service... and we believe it is the best one in the country. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The development of the material contained in this guide was coordinated by the Trainin