Governor's Office of California

The State Board of Fire Services is a 17-member advisory board to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Board provides a forum for addressing fire protection and prevention issues of statewide concern. It develops technical and performance standards for training of fire service personnel; accredits curriculum; establishes policy for the certification system for the California Fire Service, as well as advises the State Fire Marshal on dissemination of regulations; and sits as an Appeals Board on the application of State Fire Marshal regulations.