Human Resource Management, Fleet Specifications & Records is the advanced management-level course in the California Fire Mechanics Academy’s Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification pathway. It prepares experienced technicians and fleet supervisors to oversee personnel, manage records, and ensure compliance with NFPA and State Fire Training standards.  The EVT3 course shifts the focus from hands-on mechanical systems to the administrative, supervisory, and compliance responsibilities of emergency vehicle fleet management. Designed for senior technicians, shop supervisors, and those pursuing leadership roles, EVT3 provides the knowledge and tools to manage people, resources, and documentation effectively.  This course is aligned with NFPA 1071: Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications and is recognized by California State Fire Training (SFT) as part of the EVT Level III certification series.

By the end of EVT3, participants will be able to:

• Apply human resource management principles to supervise, train, and evaluate emergency vehicle technicians.

• Develop and implement fleet specifications, ensuring apparatus meet operational needs, safety standards, and NFPA requirements.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including maintenance logs, compliance reports, and certification tracking.

• Oversee shop operations, including workflow, safety programs, and resource allocation.

• Interpret and apply NFPA standards and State Fire Training requirements to fleet management practices.

Course Modules

• Human Resource Management

• Supervisory skills, conflict resolution, training coordination, and performance evaluation.

• Fleet Specifications

• Writing and reviewing apparatus specifications, procurement processes, and vendor coordination.

• Records and Documentation

• Maintenance logs, compliance tracking, and recordkeeping best practices.

• Shop Operations and Safety

• Workflow management, OSHA compliance, and technician safety programs.

• Standards and Compliance with NFPA 1071, NFPA 1910, and State Fire Training requirements for EVT certification.

Required Texts and References:

• Fire Apparatus Purchasing Handbook (recommended reference).

• NFPA 1071: Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications.

• NFPA 1910: Standard for Inspection, Maintenance, Refurbishment, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Emergency Vehicles.

• CFMA-provided student supplement and case studies.

Certification Pathway:

EVT3A is the capstone course in the EVT Level III certification series.

Completion of EVT3A, along with prior Level I and Level II courses, qualifies students to test for EVT Level III certification through State Fire Training.