Join CFCA

Welcome to the California Fire Chiefs Association (CFCA)! We’re excited to have you join our statewide network of fire service professionals. Registration and renewals for the 25/26 membership year will open July 1, 2025. 

Important Reminder for Fire Chiefs – Section Memberships

If you are purchasing section memberships for your team (e.g., EMS, Ops, Training Officers, etc.), please make sure to complete the second step: assigning each section membership to the correct individual(s) within your department.

To do so, please email a list of section members’ names and email addresses to calchiefs@calchiefs.org to ensure proper setup and access.

• If the individual already has a profile in the system, we will update their account accordingly.
• If the individual does not have a profile, you must send them the Sub-Account Direct Link found in your organization’s profile so they can create one. 

Step-by-Step Guides: Renewing and Creating Section Member Accounts

How To Renew Sub-account 101

*** After renewing or creating your account, please follow the steps outlined in the 'Sub-account 101' flyer to initiate the creation of profiles for the individuals in your organization for whom you have purchased accounts.

Not sure whether to select North or South for your membership?
Refer to [this map] to determine your correct region when prompted during the membership process.

Membership Dues Structure:

Membership Updates:

We’ve updated our dues structure to provide more value and simplify the renewal process. Highlights include:

• Agencies can now renew all CFCA section memberships on a single invoice, including CalChiefs dues.
• Fire Chiefs can designate non-voting memberships for their command staff (Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, or equivalent) at no extra cost.
• These changes are designed to help maximize benefits and participation across your entire leadership team.

*Please note that under the bylaws change the Fire Chief will still be the voting designee for the agency. 

Member Benefits:

• Unified Renewal Process: You can now renew your EM, EMS, TOs, Ops, and Fire Mechanic Sections all through the CalChiefs website using your CalChiefs account.
• Streamlined Billing: Renew all your CFCA section memberships simultaneously on a single invoice, including both section dues and CalChiefs dues.
• Exclusive Member Rates: Enjoy member-only rates for our Annual Conference and special events throughout the year.
• Job Postings: Post job announcements and classifieds on the CalChiefs website free of charge.
• Member Alerts: Stay informed with eBlasts about significant Fire & EMS happenings and requests for information.
• Weekly Newsletter: Stay abreast of what is going on in the California Fire Service with our weekly newsletter
• Legislative Advocacy: Get representation on legislative matters and access to the Legislative Committee on bills monitored by CalChiefs.
• Discounts: Benefit from Fire-Rescue Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) members-only discounts.
• Professional Development: Participate in boards, task forces, committees, and commissions at the state level.
• EMS Services: We have ongoing efforts to preserve pre-hospital EMS services for the Fire Service.
• Consultation Services: Access consultation and referral services through the Cal Chief Consulting and Training Services, where a portion of your fees are returned to the California Fire Chiefs Association.

Begin by selecting the type of membership your organization qualifies for: