Certification Workshops

Workshops available 24/7 through Portal!

In an effort to make participation in the SFFMA Certification Program easier, Certification Workshops are now available at any time through your individual Portal page.

  1. Log into your Portal account

  2. Select “Available Courses” from the green Training box

  3. Watch the video consisting of an overview PowerPoint presentation, a review of website resources, and Portal orientation.

  4. Complete the short quiz

Completion of the quiz automatically updates your individual workshop attendance.

Name a Department Coordinator/Application

  • Step 1:

    The department's fire chief has to name a Certification Coordinator. An eligible candidate is at least 18 years of age, maintains active SFFMA individual membership, and trains a minimum of 20 hours per year (including continuing education). To maintain the integrity of the Certification Program and avoid any questions of impropriety, the department’s fire chief cannot also serve in this position. This rule ensures a minimum of two department representatives verify and sign all submitted documentation.

  • Step 2:

    Interested applicants should read over and understand the minimum requirements and duties of the position prior to accepting the position.

  • Step 3:

    With the new Portal system, departments no longer need to submit an application or fee to name a new Coordinator.

    Once logged in, the chief can go to the left-hand dashboard and click the “Administration” dropdown. From there select “Manage Administrators” and he can make any desired changes to the access levels for everyone on the roster.

  • Step 4:

    A department can reinstate a previously certified coordinator at any time by the same method.