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Oregon State Fire Marshal Training Opportunities

Welcome to the Oregon State Fire Marshal's professional development page. We offer a range of training opportunities to help fire service professionals uphold the highest standards of safety and preparedness.

Whether you're a state employee or an external learner, many courses are available both online and in person. These programs cover essential topics, from fire inspection basics to advanced fire marshal administration. All courses align with Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) requirements and many are ICC-approved, ensuring compliance with state and national standards.

Ready to enhance your skills? Explore our course offerings and start your learning journey today.

The OSFM provides training based on state and national standards, as required by OAR 837-039-0016.

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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.

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Non-State Employees

Please review the information below for External Enterprise Learners (non-state employee staff).

  • Only one Workday Learning account is allowed per person. Oregon pays for each account. "Extended Enterprise Learner Accounts are monitored for inactivity and will be automatically inactivated if there is no activity within 13 months. Accounts can be reactivated at anytime when additional courses need to be taken, simply complete the account request process using the same email address on your account and your learning support will be able to reactivate your original account. Do not create a duplicate account, learning records will not be combined if multiple accounts are created, causing your learning record to be incomplete or trainings being taken multiple times."
  • Email addresses can only be connected to one Workday account. That means an email address cannot be used or shared by multiple people.
  • You are responsible for keeping your training records.

Contact Workday Learning Partner using the subject "Workday account assistance" for:

  • Password resets and login issues (do not create a new account).
  • To update your name or email address.
  • To view and enroll in training with another agency, include the title of the training you're attempting to enroll in.

Workday Learning – A guide for extended enterprise learners

Set up your Workday account

Multi Factor Authentication setup - preferred method to access Workday account

1. Follow steps to set up Department of the State Fire Marshal Workday account which will allow access to OSFM trainings.

a. When you receive the Success screen your account still needs to be manually reviewed and approved by the Workday Learning Partner (during normal work hours).

b. Once approved, Workday will send 2 emails first one with username (account email address) with workday link and second email will contain temporary password

2. Log into Workday with provided link, follow prompts.

3. In another tab, open the OSFM Professional Development webpage to the training you wish to complete. Click the Workday link provided to be directed to enroll into the training

Regulatory Services Division

Find information on the LPG permitting and exam process as well as the fireworks permitting process below:



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 the 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
  • OSFM Fire Department Company Inspector, ICC Course 36714, 8 hours

Authorities and Responsibilities


Classroom setting: Classes are scheduled through your local fire department training officer and deputy state fire marshal. Contact Shari Barrett​​

Self-study:  WDL -  Authorities and Responsibilities
Instructor: Oregon Workday Learning Platform
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Through a partnership with ICC Preferred Provider Oregon Fire Marshals Association, this training is ICC-approved.
ICC Course 27482 = 2 hours Preferred Provider

Provides foundational training about Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Attorney General (OAG) opinions related to the powers and duties of the state fire marshal and assistants to the state fire marshal, inspection procedures, due process, investigation of fires, and fire and life safety concerns associated with Assembly Group A occupancies.

Access and Water Supply

Classroom setting: Classes are scheduled through your local fire department training officer and deputy state fire marshal. Contact Shari Barrett​​

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, 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
  • Determining the required number and distribution of fire hydrants per Oregon Fire Code Appendix C

Oregon Basic Mechanical Code

Classroom setting: Classes are scheduled through your local fire department training officer and deputy state fire marshal. Contact Shari Barrett

Self-study:  WDL -​: 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 completing a mechanical code class from an accredited college and holding the Oregon inspector certificate.

Basic Building Code


Classroom setting: Classes are scheduled through your local fire department training officer and deputy state fire marshal. Contact Shari Barrett

Self-study:  WDL -​ 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 included in the fire code but referenced by it. Equivalencies include holding a current ICC building plans examiner certification, a fire plans examiner plus a current Oregon inspector certificate, or completing a building code class from an accredited college plus an Oregon inspector certificate.

Fire Department Company Inspector

Classroom setting: Classes are scheduled through your local fire department training officer and deputy state fire marshal. Contact Shari Barrett

Self-study:  WDL - linked below. All modules must be completed to receive credit for completion. 

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.

OSFM - FLSS - Fire Department Company Inspector - Module 2
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.

OSFM - FLSS - Fire Department Company Inspector - Module 3
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.

OSFM - FLSS - Fire Department Company Inspector - Module 4
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 offerings will be listed here when available.

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
New Offerings will be listed here when available.

​​.The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s “Fire Origin and Cause Investigator” course is 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 as per ORS 476.060 and have fire investigation responsibilities as one of their primarily assigned functions. The class is based on 2022 NFPA 1033 Standards for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, IFSTA Fire Investigator 3rd Edition, and Oregon DPSST 2022 NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator Task Book Job Performance Requirements (JPR). There will be a final exam at the end of the course. You must pass the written and field exercise exams with 70% or higher for you to pass the class and to receive credit for the course. 
 
Questions? email osfm.ofc@osfm.oregon.gov or 503-934-8256


OSFM Oregon Fire Inspector 


Fire inspector training is available in a classroom setting only.
No self-study option is available for this training.

No training scheduled at this time​​
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Through a partnership with ICC Preferred Provider Oregon Fire Marshals Association, this course provides 40 hours of CEU
(ICC course 39983)

This training provides a framework for fire personnel with little or no experience conducting fire inspections. The course offers a high-level understanding of the legal authority to conduct inspections, common fire code violations, and the various steps involved in the inspection process. It guides participants in understanding the more complex aspects of the fire code and standards. The 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.

OSFM Oregon Fire Marshal Administration Class  New Offering

Available in a classroom setting only.

Sign up Coming Soon - Contact Workday Learning Partner with any questions.
Date: Tuesday October 20, 2026
Location TBD  (Salem Area)

Through a partnership with ICC Preferred Provider Oregon Fire Marshals Association, this course provides 8 hours of CEU
(ICC course 36720)​

The course addresses issues associated with a higher level of service provided by your agency. It is designed for inspectors who conduct and oversee inspections of highly complex facilities and operations, evaluate emergency planning and procedures, and possess a robust knowledge of installing and testing fire protection systems. The training will review updates on coordinating fire prevention programs and services, establishing staff development and mentoring programs, designing records management systems, and understanding the legal authority, processes, and limits of code enforcement. Participants will also gain 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.​​​

​ ​Oregon Fire Code Amendment ​
Course is available in a classroom setting only. This course 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.

In accordance with Oregon Administrative Rule 837-039-0016 this 8 hour course is required for all Oregon Fire Inspectors​.  Course is a high-level overview of the significant changes in the 2025 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.
Class size is limited - Register early

Please tap on Locations and Registration for available dates and locations.​
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