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The Western Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (WBFAA) was formed by the California Alarm Association (CAA)

The Western Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (WBFAA)

The Western Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (WBFAA) was formed by the California Alarm Association (CAA) and the California Automatic Fire Alarm Association (CAFAA) to sponsor an apprenticeship program to comply with the State of California requirement and to promote professionalism in our Fire / Life Safety industry. Fire / Life Safety Technician Apprenticeship & Training Program

The WBFAA Unilateral Apprenticeship and Training Committee (UATC) is a statewide apprenticeship training program approved by the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The program incorporates 6,000 hours of supervised On-the-Job Training (OJT) with 525 Hours of Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) through Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. Contractors
The law requires that all technicians working with 100 volt amperes or above must be certified by the State of California or must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship and training program.
- All technical field employees of an electrical contractor (C10) must be certified or enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program.
- WBFAA UATC provides relevant apprentice training as well as exam preparation support and CEUs for Certified Fire/Life Safety Technicians. Apprentices
- Each new employee must hold a high school diploma or GED and to be enrolled.
- Apprentices report supervised On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours monthly and receive online instruction. Journeymen
- Receive instruction and support to take and pass the certification exam.
- Provide supervision to Apprentices On-the-Job.
- Receive relevant training and education to achieve the 32 hours of Continuing Education Units for renewal.

10/27/2026

Companies interested in participating in the WBFAA apprenticeship program should understand the requirements before bringing an apprentice into the program.

Participating employers must maintain membership with either the California Alarm Association (CAA) or the California Automatic Fire Alarm Association (CAFAA).

Knowing the participation requirements up front helps companies prepare for enrollment and start the apprenticeship process on the right footing.

Considering apprenticeship for your team?
Contact WBFAA to learn about participation requirements or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

10/22/2026

Field experience is a critical part of apprenticeship, but so is practical education.

Through its education partnership with Chabot College, WBFAA provides apprentices with practical education that complements the on-the-job training they receive throughout the program.

Together, education and field experience create a structured path for technicians to develop the knowledge and practical skills required in California’s fire life safety and electronic security industry.

Interested in learning more about WBFAA apprenticeship?
Contact WBFAA or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

10/20/2026

Public works administration often requires contractors to manage related reporting in more than one place.

WBFAA is developing a Certified Payroll module for CALeFORMS to help contractors manage more of their public works reporting within the same system.

The upcoming module is being built to reduce duplicate data entry, improve record organization, and create a more efficient reporting workflow.

More details will be shared as development continues.
Contact WBFAA for CALeFORMS updates or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

10/15/2026

California journeymen need 32 hours of continuing education every three years to maintain certification.

Waiting until the end of the certification cycle can make those requirements harder to manage. Keeping track of completed courses and qualifying training throughout the three-year period gives technicians a much clearer picture of where they stand before renewal approaches.

WBFAA provides continuing education courses accepted by the Electrician Certification Unit.

Questions about continuing education?

Connect with WBFAA or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

10/13/2026

Completing a DAS submission is one part of public works reporting. Being able to find the record later matters too.

CALeFORMS helps contractors manage DAS 140 and DAS 142 reporting while keeping project information and submission records organized in one centralized system.

That creates a clearer reporting history across active and completed projects without relying on disconnected spreadsheets, emails, and paper files.

Want to learn more about CALeFORMS?
Contact WBFAA or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

10/08/2026

A registered apprenticeship should give both the apprentice and the employer a clear path forward.

WBFAA’s three-year apprenticeship program combines classroom instruction with a minimum of 6,000 hours of documented on-the-job training, giving technicians the opportunity to build knowledge while developing practical experience in the field.

For participating companies, that structure creates a defined process for developing technicians and tracking their progress throughout the program.

Interested in the WBFAA apprenticeship program?
Contact WBFAA or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

10/06/2026

Completing the WBFAA apprenticeship program is an important career milestone, but professional development continues after graduation.

WBFAA supports journeymen with continuing education courses and approval of qualifying third-party and in-house training to help them maintain certification and continue building their skills.

That ongoing training supports both technician development and the experienced workforce California fire life safety and electronic security companies depend on.

Have questions about continuing education after apprenticeship?
Connect with WBFAA or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

10/01/2026

When can a new apprentice begin submitting on-the-job training hours?

For apprentices in the WBFAA program, OJT can begin from the indentured date shown on the properly completed DAS-1 signed by the apprentice and employer.

Getting registration paperwork right from the beginning helps establish an accurate training record as the apprentice progresses through the program.

Bringing a new apprentice onto your team?
Contact WBFAA with your apprenticeship questions or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

09/29/2026

CALeFORMS is growing beyond DAS 140 and DAS 142 reporting.

WBFAA is developing a Certified Payroll module to expand the platform’s capabilities for contractors working on California public works projects.

The new module is being developed to help reduce duplicate data entry and bring more of the reporting process into one streamlined workflow.

More information is coming as development progresses.
Contact WBFAA for CALeFORMS information and updates or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

09/24/2026

Did your technicians complete manufacturer or in-house training this year?

Qualifying training may be eligible toward California continuing education requirements. WBFAA can approve qualifying third-party, manufacturer, and in-house training, giving technicians additional ways to complete required continuing education (CEH).

Before assuming valuable training hours will not count, check with WBFAA.

Ask WBFAA about qualifying CEH training or call +1 (800) 809-0280.

Address

337 Washington Boulevard
Marina Del Rey, CA
90292

Telephone

(800) 809-0280

Website

http://www.wbfaa.net/

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