Rio Hondo College has an aggressive Fire Technology program that out of the 107 Community Colleges in the State of California, ranks 5th in size. (Based upon top code information, Chancellor's office 2000-2001 Academic Year, Unduplicated enrollment).

Rio Hondo currently is offering three fire academies per calendar year, two EMT-I classes per year, A Type-II Wildland Hand crew (hired by the Angeles National Forest), several on campus classes, classes online and our FEET (Firefighter Entrance Examination Testing) program. We are also beginning construction on our 3-Acre training complex in Santa Fe Springs.

Among the many classes we offer, the Fire Technology program offers certification through the "California State Fire Marshal's" office in Fire Officer, Chief Officer and specialty courses. We also train and certify public safety personnel in AED certification training as well as in CPR and First Aid. Rio Hondo College also has a Fire Crew, formally known as "Crew 77" and deplo

ys for 14-day rotations. Last year, our crew went to 17 different fires in California, Nevada and near the California/Oregon border.

We are proud to be part of your education and training in the Fire Service and enjoy helping you learn and grow through training opportunities. Download a brochure for additional information PDF (1.31 MB)

Tracy E. Rickman, MPA
Coordinator, Rio Hondo College FF1 Fire Academy

New Fire Academy Class News

Search the Spring 2010 Class schedule

Applications for Firefighter 1 Academy are now available on the Academy Page.

2010 EMT Class information and Rescue Systems 1 Refresher - Basic Rescue Skills now available below.

Rio Hondo Community College Fire Technology Courses 2009 - 2010

For Online registration, visit riohondo.edu

Rio Hondo College is pleased to announce the following, CSFM / NWCG certified courses. All classes are held at our Santa Fe Springs Training Center, 11400 Greenstone Ave, Santa Fe Springs CA. |Map|

All class costs include the cost of the $85.00 CSFM fee
Rescue Systems Refresher	December 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 2009	[ PDF | Word]
Fire Investgation 1A	January 4 – 8, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT1)	January 7 – March 6, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Fire Instructor 2A	January 11 – 15, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Fire Prevention 1A	January 25 – 29, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Capstone Testing	January 26, 2010 & January 27, 2010	[ PDF]
Fire Command 1A	February 1 – 5, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Fire Instructor 2B	February 8 – 12, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Fire Command 1B	February 22 – 26, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Fire Prevention 1B	March 8 – 12, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Fire Instructor 2C	March 22 – 26, 2010	[ PDF | Word]
Fire Instructor 3	April 26 – 30, 2010	[ PDF | Word]

Students who meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards are eligible to receive NWCG certification for these classes upon successful completion.  These classes meet the requirements for “core classes” in the Wildland Fire Associates Degree program at Rio Hondo College.  They also meet the requirements for personnel in the Forest Service STEP and SCEP programs.

Further information see the Rio Hondo College Websites or call the Santa Fe Springs Training Center at (562) 941-4082.

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