In 2013, the Fire Department's Training Division enjoyed another productive and cooperative year in several program areas that included, continued efforts in compliance training, expanding the partnership with California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (CFFJAC) and the completion of performance evolution standards in personal safety, engine company operations, truck company operations and wildland operations.
 
In addition, there were several classes conducted for firefighter safety, hazard awareness, emergency operations and emergency medical training for both Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and advanced medical training and certification for Paramedics....

The Kensington Fire Protection District has recently been re-accredited as a District of Distinction and they have also received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence...

As part of the budget process this year, staff will be hosting a series of community meetings in March to hear community input on budget priorities. The meeting dates will appear in the Citywide newsletter, and have been scheduled in neighborhoods throughout the City. Various departments will be represented at each meeting to hear directly from residents and answer questions. Starting in early March, there will also be an online survey and forum about the budget and priority setting available at www.el-cerrito.org/budgetpriorities. Please contact Karen Pinkos at 215-4302 or Suzanne Iarla at 215-4318 if you have any questions or suggestions.