Emergency Vehicle Technician 1
Certification / Recertification Instructions
Overview
The California Office of the State Fire Marshal Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) 1 Certification is based on
the NFPA 1071: Emergency Vehicle Technician I Professional Qualifications set by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA).
Persons with EVT 1 Certification are required to renew their certification every five (5) years. The
recertification requires that the applicant completes 100 hours of approved continuing education (CE) and
meet the all prerequisites stated in Recertification Requirements (Option B). All recertification applications
must be postmarked on or before the certification expiration date. If the certified EVT 1 did not meet all
recertification requirements by the expiration date, the EVT 1 Certification is considered to be lapsed.
If the EVT 1 Certification lapsed, the applicant will be required to complete 100 hours of CE in addition to the
completion of additional CE hours. If the certification lapsed less than 6 months, you can regain EVT 1
Certification by completing an additional 8 hours of approved CE. If the certification lapsed between 6 months
and less than 12 months, you can regain EVT 1 Certification by completing an additional 16 hours of approved
CE. If the certification lapsed between 12 months and less than 18 months, you can regain EVT 1 Certification
by completing an additional 24 hours of approved CE. For lapses, greater than 18 months, the applicant will
need to retake all SFT courses listed in the Certification Requirements (Option A) Education section and
reapply for initial EVT 1 certification, which will require the completion of a new Certification Task Book.
Applicants for initial certification use Option A and Applicants for recertification use Option B.
Certification Requirements (Option A)
Prerequisites (all documents must be current at time of submittal)
Gasoline Engines [T1] (ASE)
Diesel Engines [T2] (ASE)
Drive Train [T3] (ASE)
Brakes [T4] (ASE)
Suspension and Steering [T5] (ASE)
Preventative Maintenance Inspections [T8] (ASE)
Brake Inspector Qualification (CFR 396.25) - Department of Transportation (DOT)
Education
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1A: Emergency Vehicle Systems: Chassis, Cab, Body, Tank and
Accessories (2020); or Preventative Maintenance (CFMA) or Knowing Your Apparatus (CFMA)
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1B: Electrical Systems A
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1C: Pumps and Accessories; or Fire Mechanic I: Fire Pumps and
Accessories (SFT)
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Certification Exam
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 Certification Exam (delivered through California Fire Mechanics
Academy, Inc.), issued within 5 years from date of application.
Certification Task Book
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 Certification Task Book
Experience
Have a minimum of two (2) years full-time, paid experience in a California fire department, public
agency, or private industry as an automotive or truck mechanic, with one (1) year of which must be
related to the maintenance of emergency response vehicles; or
Have a minimum of three (3) years full-time, paid experience in a California fire department, public
agency, or private industry as a truck mechanic with no emergency response vehicles required; or
Have a minimum of four (4) years volunteer time or paid part-time, paid experience in a California
fire department, public agency, or private industry as a truck mechanic with primary duties
performing as a truck mechanic.
Fee
$100 non-refundable EVT 1 certification fee - payable to: State Fire Training
Recertification Requirements (Option B)
Prerequisites (all must be current/valid)
Current OSFM Certified Emergency Vehicle Technician 1
Gasoline Engines [T1] (ASE)
Diesel Engines [T2] (ASE)
Drive Train [T3] (ASE)
Brakes [T4] (ASE)
Suspension and Steering [T5] (ASE)
Preventative Maintenance Inspections [T8] (ASE)
Brake Inspector Qualification (CFR 396.25) - Department of Transportation (DOT)
Certification Exam
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 Certification Exam (delivered through CA Fire Mechanics Academy),
issued within 5 years from date of application.
Continuing Education
A minimum of 100 hours of CA Fire Mechanics Academy approved continuing education (within five
(5) years of attaining Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 certification)
Fee
$100 non-refundable EVT 1 certification fee - payable to: State Fire Training
Application Process
1. Applicant mails the Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) 1 Certification / Recertification Application,
supporting documentation, and fee to: State Fire Training, EVT Certification, PO Box 944246,
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460.
2. State Fire Training conducts an application review.
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o If the applicant does not meet the eligibility requirements, SFT issues a denial.
o If the applicant meets the eligibility requirements, SFT issues the digital course diploma(s)
through the applicant’s SFT User Portal.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL STATE FIRE TRAINING
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 Certification / Recertification Application
(REV. 01/21)
Identification
Full Name:
SFT ID Number:
Phone (Mobile):
Email:
Submit documentation to verify completion of the following requirements. You do not need to submit
verification for anything issued by State Fire Training (SFT) already documented in your SFT User Portal.
Option A: EVT 1 Certification Submission Requirements
Prerequisites
Copies of all course completions/certifications shall be submitted.
Certification Exam
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 Certification Exam
Certification Task Book
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 Certification Task Book
Fees
$100 non-refundable EVT 1 certification fee - payable to: State Fire Training
Option B: EVT 1 Recertification Submission Requirements
Prerequisites
Copies of all course completions/certifications shall be submitted.
Certification Exam
Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 Certification Exam
Continuing Education
A minimum of 100 hours of CA Fire Mechanics Academy approved continuing education (within
five (5) years of attaining Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 certification)
Additional hours, as required, for lapse certifications
Fees
$100 non-refundable EVT 1 recertification fee - payable to: State Fire Training
Authority
I, the undersigned, am the person applying for Emergency Vehicle Technician 1 certification. I hereby certify
under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that all information contained in this
application is true in every respect. I understand that misstatements, omissions of material facts, or
falsification of information or documents may be cause for rejection.
Applicant Signature:
Date:
(CAL FIRE Account Code: 0198-####-4143500-413500014-35405902-59210)