Founding Associations
CAA (California Alarm Association): Represents security and life safety professionals statewide.
CAFAA (California Automatic Fire Alarm Association): Represents automatic fire alarm specialists across California. WBFAA membership requires affiliation with either CAA or CAFAA.
Educational Partners
Chabot College: Primary educational partner for apprenticeship coursework.
Collaboration opportunities are available for additional institutions interested in supporting fire and security education.
Industry Partnerships
WBFAA maintains relationships with leading manufacturers and industry stakeholders, including Honeywell, Bosch, DSC, Edwards, and Notifier. These collaborations ensure that training aligns with current technology and best practices.
Regulatory Agencies
- California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS): State program approval and oversight
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL): Federal registration and compliance
- Electrician Certification Unit: State technician certification coordination
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): GI Bill approval for eligible apprentices
Management Partner
CMOOR Group provides ongoing association management, technical operations, and digital infrastructure support for WBFAA.
Become a Partner
WBFAA welcomes new partnerships with manufacturers, educational institutions, and workforce organizations that share our mission to advance training and professional standards in California.
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