The OSFM provides training, offered online or in person, to the Oregon fire service based on state and national
standards as required per OAR
837-039-0016.
Helpful Links and Workday Learning Information
Workday Learning is Oregon's learning management system. Anyone working or living in Oregon with a business
need
can sign up for Oregon State Fire Marshal training.
State Employees
Log into Workday and open your Learning App.
Non-State Employees
- Please review the information below for External Enterprise Learners (non-state employee staff).
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shared by multiple people.
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Contact Information
OSFM Workday Learning Partner
shari.barrett@osfm.oregon.gov
503-934-8256
Classroom Setting
Through a partnership with ICC Preferred Provider Oregon Fire Marshals Association, the training below is ICC-approved.
Instructor: Deputy State Fire Marshal
Classes are coordinated and scheduled through your local fire department training officer and deputy state fire marshal. More classes may be offered with date and location dependent on securing the host location and location of students.
- Authorities and Responsibilities, ICC course 27482, 2 hours
- Access and Water Supply, ICC course 27483, 1.5 hours
- Oregon Basic Building Code, ICC course 27484, 4 hours
- Oregon Basic Mechanical Code, ICC course 27485, 3 hours
- Oregon Fire Code Amendment-OFC 2022, ICC course 36717,8 hours
- OSFM Fire Department Company Inspector, ICC course 36715, 8 hours
- OSFM Oregon Fire Inspector Course, ICC course 39983, 40 hours (class date Feb 2024 forward)
- OSFM Oregon Fire Marshal Administration class, ICC course 36720, 8 hours
Online/Self-Study
Through a partnership with ICC Preferred Provider Oregon Fire Marshals Association, the training below is ICC-approved.
Instructor: Oregon Workday Learning Platform; click the links below to enroll in the self-study course.
- Authorities and Responsibilities, ICC Course 27482, 2 hours
- Access and Water Supply, ICC Course 27483, 1.5 hours
- Oregon Basic Building Code, ICC Course 27484, 4 hours
- Oregon Basic Mechanical Code, ICC Course 27485, 3 hours
- Oregon Fire Code Amendment-OFC 2022 - not available as an online self-study
- OSFM Fire Department Company Inspector, ICC course 36714, 8 hours
- OSFM Oregon Fire Marshal Administration class - not available as an online self-study
Authorities and Responsibilities
Available in a classroom setting and self-study: Authorities and
Responsibilities
Provides foundational training about Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Attorney General (OAG) opinions related to powers and
duties
of the state fire marshal and assistants to the state fire marshal, inspection procedures, due process, and investigation of fires,
and
fire and life safety concerns associated with Assembly Group A occupancies.
Access and Water Supply
Available in a classroom setting and self-study: Fire Department Access and Water
Supply
Provides foundational training about general provisions of fire department access as established in the Oregon Fire Code
including:
- Parameters for permits, construction documents, and timing of installation
- Fire department access road specifications, fire department access into buildings, and fire hydrant systems
water supply and fire flows
Provides foundational training about:
- Various types of water supplies, state and national regulations about water supply and fire
flows
- How to calculate water supply per NFPA 1142 and fire flows per Oregon Fire Code Appendix B
- And determine the required number and distribution of fire hydrants per Oregon Fire Code Appendix C
Oregon Basic Mechanical Code
Available in a classroom setting and self-study: Oregon Basic Mechanical Code
The basic mechanical code training provides a comprehensive understanding of mechanical exhaust systems related to the Oregon Fire Code.
Equivalencies include holding a current ICC commercial mechanical inspector and the Oregon inspector certificate,
or a mechanical code class from an accredited college and the Oregon inspector certificate.
Basic Building Code
Available in a classroom setting and self-study: Basic Building Code
Oregon Administrative Rule 837-039-0120 establishes statewide standards for certification and training
requirements of fire officials responsible for the administration of a fire code approved by the state fire
marshal.
This training provides an understanding of building codes not in the fire code but referenced
in the fire code. Equivalencies include holding a current ICC building plans examiner certification or fire
plans examiner plus a current Oregon inspector certificate, or a building code class from an accredited college
plus an Oregon inspector certificate.
Oregon Fire Code Amendments - OFC 2022
Available in a classroom setting.
Under Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 837-039-0016 (3)(4)(5), this 8-hour course is required for every person who performs fire code enforcement. This class is a high-level overview of the changes in the 2022 Oregon Fire Code and introduces fire chiefs, fire marshals, fire inspectors, and building officials to the fire code official's responsibilities within an engaging format.
The course will include a 1-hour introduction to the Oregon Fire Code section 319, Mobile Food Units. This class is required within the first year of every code cycle change to maintain competency recognition for Oregon Fire Inspector 1, Oregon Fire Inspector 2, and Oregon Fire Marshal.
More information and to register: Registration
In Person - Dates and Locations: Salem - Thursday, Mar 14, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Oregon State Fire Marshal HQ, 3991 Fairview Industrial Dr, Salem OR 97302 Seating limited, See registration information above
Fire Department Company Inspector
Available in a classroom setting and self-study, linked below. All modules must be completed to receive credit for completion. No classroom training is scheduled at this time.
OSFM
- FLSS - Fire Department Company Inspector - Module I
Training related to a company inspector's scope of authority in performing inspections, liability, and
responsibility to act when aware of a violation. An introduction to Oregon Fire Code (OFC) including scope,
intent, and applicability. Occupancy classifications are also identified as found in the OFC and the scope of
practice is defined for company inspectors.
Training related to the general provisions of fire service access and means of egress as found in the OFC.
Provides company inspectors the tools to identify common violations in fire department access and means of
egress in one- and two-story business and mercantile occupancies with no high-piled or rack storage.
Training related to the general provisions of fire protection, fire protection systems, and electrical hazards as
found in the OFC. Provides company inspectors the tools to identify common violations in fire-resistance-rated
construction, protection systems, and electrical hazards in one- and two-story business and mercantile
occupancies with no high-piled or rack storage.
Training related to the general provisions of housekeeping and hazardous materials as found in the OFC. The last
part of this class provides basic knowledge on conducting company inspections including preparing for the
inspection, conducting the inspection, reinspection, and maintaining files and records.
Basic Fire Investigation
Fire investigation training is available in a classroom setting. Training is instructed by your district deputy state fire marshal
through your local fire department's training officer. No self-study option is available for this training.
8 Hour "Fire Investigation for First Responders" course
An 8-hour requisite knowledge class for first-in volunteer, combo, and career fire service and law enforcement personnel who are assistants to the state fire marshal per ORS 476.060. The class is based on NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1021 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer and Oregon DPSST Task Book objectives.
New offering: Monday March 18, 2024 Grants Pass - click link for registration
16 Hour “Fire Investigation for First Responders" course
A 16-hour requisite knowledge and skills class for first-in
volunteer, combo, and career fire service and law enforcement personnel who are assistants to the state fire
marshal per ORS 476.060. The class is based on NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1021 Standard for
Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer and Oregon DPSST Task Book objectives.
40 Hour "Fire Origin and Cause Investigator" course
A 40-hour requisite knowledge and skills class for volunteer, combo,
and career fire service and law enforcement personnel who are assistants to the State Fire Marshal and have fire
investigation responsibilities as one of their primarily assigned functions. The class is based on NFPA 1033 Standards for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, IFSTA Fire
Investigator 2nd Edition, and Oregon DPSST Task Book objectives with a final exam at the end of the course (this
course replaces the need to take the DPSST fire investigator exam).
After completing this class, the student will have a basic understanding of fire origin and cause, documenting
the fire scene, evidence collection/preservation, interviews/interrogations, post-incident investigation
protection, and fire investigation case presentation.
In addition to obtaining a certificate of course completion (NOCC), the student must complete the
Oregon DPSST NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator JPR skills portion of the
task book before applying for state certification.
OSFM Oregon Fire Inspector Course
Fire inspector training is available in a classroom setting only.
This training provides a framework for fire personnel with little or no experience conducting fire inspections. The course provides a high-level understanding of the legal authority to conduct inspections, common fire code violations, and the various steps involved in the inspection process and guides to understanding the more complex aspects of the fire code and standards. Course meets the knowledge requirements for Oregon DPSST Fire Inspector and the Oregon State Fire Marshal Competency Recognition program.
Training is instructed by your district deputy state fire marshal through your local fire department's training officer. No self-study option is available for this training.
OSFM Oregon Fire Marshal Administration class
OSFM Oregon Fire Marshal Administration class - not available as an online self-study
Available in a classroom setting.
The course covers issues that come with a higher level of service provided by your agency. For the inspector who conducts and oversees inspections of highly complex facilities and operations, evaluates emergency planning and procedures, and has a robust knowledge of installing and testing fire protecting systems. Will review updates by coordinating fire prevention programs and services, establishing staff development and mentoring programs, designing records management systems, and understanding legal authority, processes, and limits of code enforcement; and will have responsibility and experience in managing and developing a budget, division policy, and recommending code. This may be the final training before applying for and submitting the Oregon Fire Marshal competency recognition application.
Please visit our Competency Recognition page for program requirements for those advancing through the OSFM competency recognition process.
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