The public fire service program is designed to provide occupational preparation in federal, state, local, and private fire protection agencies and for those desiring to enter fire service work in such areas as firefighting with emphasis in fire prevention, inspection, and safety practices. Completion of the Fire Academy 060 course is recognized by the California State Board of Fire Services as meeting the requirements for Certified Firefighter 1 Training Academy and college and university preparation. The units earned in The Fire Academy 060 are nontransferable. Prerequisites to the Basic Fire Academy include All Fire Technology core courses, meeting the NFPA 1582 medical standards, passing the physical ability test and completing Emergency Medical Technician I course, taking and passing the National EMT Certification Exam, and receiving certification in the State of California.
Learning Outcome(s):
Students will demonstrate written and verbal communication skills required for entry-level Firefighter positions.
Students will demonstrate skills that meet the National Fire Protection Standard 1001 for Fire Fighter; California State Fire Marshal standards for Firefighter I Trained and the recommendations of the Fire Technology Dept. Advisory Board.
Students will analyze emergency and hazardous conditions that are inherent to the firefighting profession.
Course Requirements:
FAC 007 | Orientation and Physical Fitness | 2.5 |
FAC 008 | Firefighter I Physical Ability Examination | 0.1 |
FAC 060 | Basic Fire Academy | 12 |
FTC 101 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
FTC 102 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
FTC 103 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
FTC 104 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
FTC 105 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
FTC 106 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
FTC 121 | Physical Fitness for Public Safety Personnel | 3 |
FTC 121L | Physical Fitness for Public Safety Personnel - Performance and Assessment | 0.3 |
