Sprinkler Fitters 709's Retiree Committee is pleased to announce the educational grant to help members or families of 709 members. Print out the info and application here.

Click here for the bulletin on the implementation period and renewal.

To comply with Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Section 939(d), all certifications issued after July 1, 2017 are valid from that date until June 30, 2018.  Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Section 939(d) states, “An original certification shall be valid from the date of issuance through June 30th.  Thereafter, each certification shall be renewed annually and is valid from July 1st through June 30th.” 

The renewal period is from March 1st through June 30th of every year.  The Offices of the State Fire Marshal will send the renewal notice to all certified or registered individuals on or about March 1st every year.

However, the SFM position concerning the 2018-2019 renewals via the information bulletin on the website; http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/ says that those who have been issued their certification will not have to pay fees to renew for the 2018-2019 year, but will for the 2019-2020 year next March.  The cards coming from the office will have those stickers on them.

Please contact AES@fire.ca.gov if you have any further questions.

Check out the new Fall 2017 Journeyman Training Schedule.  Go to Training/Continuing Education where you can see the schedule and/or print out a pdf.  Call the JAC to sign up for these classes (562) 907-7622.

The OSFM informed us that you should be receiving an informational packet regarding the certification in the next couple weeks.

Come have a great time with friends and family this Saturday!

Are you interested in a career in fire suppression? If you live in the Los Angeles area, you should consider applying for the Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709 Apprenticeship Program. The JAC will be accepting applications June 2018.  Click here for the flyer with all the info.

If you have questions regarding your N.A.S.I. Health Insurance and what is covered by the plan, click here for the most current N.A.S.I. Benefits Highlights or here for the most current Plan Document and Summary Plan Description.