California Fire Technology Directors

SFT Accredited Academy Boot Camp
2026-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Good afternoon,
Mark your calendars!!! The inaugural State Fire Training (SFT) Accredited Academy Boot Camp will be held virtually on Zoom on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 0900-1200.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88572375665?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 885 7237 5665
Passcode: [REDACTED]
All Accredited Academies and their personnel are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event. Attendees will gain exposure to SFT processes and regulations, Task Book best practices, and the opportunity to meet and greet some of SFT’s awesome staff.
We look forward to seeing you there!
From: Chief Petty / State Fire Training

Sam DiGiovanna Celebration of Life
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Glendayle Communit College Autitorium, 1500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, 91208, United States

Techniques of Evaluations for Fire & emergency Services Instructors
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-11 | UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, University City Center (UCC) 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, CA, United States
Save the Date Fyer is coming
These courses do not come around too often! Make sure to consider these if you are looking for instructors for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 and 2.

Thanks,

Darren Hall, FIPT Program Chair / Director
San Diego Miramar College Fire Technology
Building R
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
619-794-3115 (Text Preferred)
dmhall@sdccd.edu
https://sdmiramar.edu/programs/fire-protection-technology
State Fire Training Courses

CFTDA Meeting-Allan Hancock College-Lompoc
2025-11-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Allan Hancock College, One Hancock Drive, Lompoc, CA, 93436, United States
Updated Nov. 4, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025
A 2nd hotel has been added.
The Village Inn
3955 Apollo Way
Lompoc, CA 93436 (805) 972-0999
https://www.villageinnca.com/
Oct. 15, 2025
CFTDA Meeting Agenda Allan Hancock 11.20.25.docx
Oct. 1, 2025
Hotel Information: Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc
1201 North H Street, Lompoc, CA., 93436
Call hotel @ +1-805-735-1880
Tell the hotel staff you are attending a conference at the Allan Hancock College Public Safety Training Complex.
or
Click for online booking link
If there are any issues, call John Cecena @ +1 (805) 302-2042
The AHC PSTC rate should be $129 they then add fees, and the total is $146.02 per night.

CFTDA - Tour - Allan Hancock College-Lompoc
2025-11-19 | Allan Hancock College, One Hancock Drive, Lompoc, CA, 93436, United States
Updated Nov. 4, 2026

Allan Hancock will be giving a tour of their facilities.
Time TBD

Group Dynamics for Fire & Emergency Services Instructors
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-10 | UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, University City Center (UCC) 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, CA, United States
Save the date, flyer coming soon.
These courses do not come around too often! Make sure to consider these if you are looking for instructors for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 and 2.

Thanks,

Darren Hall, FIPT Program Chair / Director
San Diego Miramar College Fire Technology
Building R
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
619-794-3115 (Text Preferred)
dmhall@sdccd.edu
https://sdmiramar.edu/programs/fire-protection-technology
State Fire Training Courses

CFTDA Meeting - Miramar College - Coronado
2025-09-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Marriott Resort Coronado, 2000 Second Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The meeting is approaching fast! Have you booked your stay yet?

Aug. 27, 2025 Update
This link will take you to Chief Petty’s Outreach update from State Fire Training.
SFT Outreach (Petty)_Fall 2025.docx

Update Aug. 11, 2025
All hotel rooms that are on hold will be released back to the general public on Aug. 13, 2025!

Please use the link below for your reservation!
https://book.passkey.com/e/51037835
The $25 resort fee and self-parking will apply this year as well for you!

Kind Regards,
BRITTIN WHISTLER | GROUP HOUSING COORDINATOR
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
Main: 619.435.3000 Direct: 619.522.3071
CoronadoIslandMarriott.com
Not a Marriott Bonvoy Member? Sign up now by clicking here.

CFTDA Member Social Event - Padres vs Orioles Game
2025-09-03 13:10 - 16:10 | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, 92101, United States
Update Aug. 1, 2025
We have a few Padre tickets left for CFTDA! Please make sure to pay for your ticket ASAP if you are planning to attend.
We have reserved 30 seats for the CA Fire Technology Directors (CFTDA) Social Event for the September meeting. If you are interested in joining us on September 3 1:10 – 4:10 Baltimore Orioles @ San Diego Padres game please see the information below: This is the group space on the Wester Metal Rooftop space:
(Questions – Darren at dmhall@sdccd.edu or 619-794-3115)
Click here to view our Western Metal Rooftop space
The space will come with all-inclusive food and beverages!!
Please Venmo Darren $157 per ticket and include your email account to transfer the ticket.

Members are welcome to join us at the Padres game after we tour Mirmar College Fire Program.
We have reserved 30 seats for the CA Fire Technology Directors (CFTDA) Social Event for the September meeting. If you are interested in joining us on September 3 1:10 – 4:10 Baltimore Orioles @ San Diego Padres game please see the information below: This is the group space on the Western Metal Rooftop space:
Click here to view our Western Metal Rooftop space >>>> https://www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/premium/hospitality
The space will come with all inclusive food and beverages!!
Please Venmo $157 per ticket and include your email account to transfer the ticket.

CFTDA Pre-Meeting Tour of Miramar College
2025-09-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Miramar College Fire Technology, 9315 Hillery Drive, San Diego, CA, 92126, United States
We will be having a tour of Miramar College from 9 am to 11 am and then attending the Padres Baseball game at 1:10 PM

HAZMAT-The Continuing Challenge
2025-09-02 | Doubletree Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA, 95815, United States

Ethical Leadership for Fire & Emergency Services Instructors
2025-08-18 | UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, University City Center (UCC) 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

Employing Audiovisual Aids for Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Class
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-15 | UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, University City Center (UCC) 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

Dues Deadline
2025-04-01
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