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These applicants should use Option A. Applicants who are transitioning from an expired (18 months or less) Fire Mechanic 3 to Emergency Vehicle Technician 3 use Option B. For expiration, greater than 18 months, the applicant will need to apply for EVT 3 certification which includes successful completion of the EVT certification exam and completion of a new Certification Task Book.  \nCertification Requirements (Option A)  \nSubmit verification of the following documents along with this application form. It is not necessary to submit SFT course diplomas or certifications if it is listed in your SFT User Portal.  \nPrerequisites (all documents must be current at time of submittal)  \n• OSFM Certified Fire Mechanic 3  \n• Gasoline Engines [T1] (ASE)  \n• Diesel Engines [T2] (ASE)  \n• Drive Train [T3] (ASE)  \n• Brakes [T4] (ASE)  \n• Suspension and Steering [T5] (ASE)  \n• Electrical/Electronic Systems [T6] (ASE)  \n• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) [T7](ASE)  \n• Preventative Maintenance Inspections [T8] (ASE)  \n• Brake Inspector Qualification (CFR 396 . 25) -Department of Transportation (DOT)  \nEducation  \n• Emergency Vehicle Technician 1A: Emergency Vehicle Systems: Chassis, Cab, Body Tank and Accessories (2020) or Preventative Maintenance (CFMA) or Knowing Your Apparatus (CFMA)  \n• Emergency Vehicle Technician 1B: Electrical Systems A or Fire Mechanic 2A: Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems 1A or Electrical A (CFMA) or Electrical 1 (CFMA)  \n• Emergency Vehicle Technician 1C: Pumps and Accessories (2020) or Fire Mechanic I: Fire Pumpsand Accessories (SFT)  \n• Emergency Vehicle Technician 2A: Electrical Systems B; or Fire Mechanic 2A: Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems  \n• Emergency Vehicle Technician 3A: Human Resource Management/Fleet Specifications and Records (2020) or Specifications Writing Class (CFMA) and Fire Management 1 or Company Officer 2A  \nRecertification Exam  \n• Emergency Vehicle Technician 3 Recertification Exam (delivered through CA Fire Mechanics Academy) (May only be used for one (1) recertification period)  \nFee  \n• $100 non-refundable EVT 3 certification fee-payable to: State Fire Training  \nCertification Requirements (Expired Less than 18 Months) (Option B)  \nIf the Fire Mechanic 3 Certification is expired less than 18 months, the applicant will be required to complete 36 hours of CE including additional CE based on certification expiration. If the certification expired less than six (6) months, the applicant can obtain EVT 3 Certification by completing an additional eight (8) hours of approved CE. If the certification expired between six (6) months and less than 12 months, the applicant can obtain EVT 3 certification by completing an additional 16 hours of approved CE. If the certification expired between 12 months and less than 18 months, the applicant can obtain EVT 3 Certification by completing an additional 24 hours of approved CE. 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