| |
Associates Degree in Fire Science:
The Fire Technology curriculum was developed jointly by the Curriculum Committee of the California Fire Chief's Association and the College Advisory Committee, and is intended for firefighters, fire officers, and interested students. To acquire a degree with a major in Fire Technology, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with 20 units in Fire Technology for an Associate of Arts Degree, or 24 units in Fire Technology for the Associate of Science Degree.
| Required Courses |
Course Description |
Units |
| FT 101 |
Fire Protection Organization |
3 |
| FT 103 |
Fire Behavior and Combustion |
3 |
| FT 104 |
Fire Prevention Technology |
3 |
| FT 105 |
Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3 |
| FT 106 |
Fire Protection Equipment & Systems |
3 |
| |
|
|
| |
Total |
15 |
| Electives |
Course Description |
Units |
| FT 102 |
Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety & Emergency Action |
3 |
| FT 107 |
Hazardous Materials I |
3 |
| FT 108 |
Hazardous Materials II |
3 |
| FT 109 |
Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy |
3 |
| FT 110 |
Rescue Practices |
3 |
| FT 111 |
Fire Hydraulics |
3 |
| FT 112 |
Fire Apparatus & Equipment |
3 |
| FT 115 |
Wildland Fire Control |
3 |
| FT 118 |
Basic Fire Academy |
3 |
| FT 43 |
Advanced Fire Courses |
3 |
| EMT 93 |
Emergency Medical Technician |
3 |
| |
|
|
| |
Total |
33 |
Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement:
The Fire Technology curriculum was developed jointly by the Curriculum Committee of the California Fire Chief's Association and the College Advisory Committee, and is intended for firefighters, fire officers, and interested students.
| Required Courses |
Course Description |
Units |
| FT 101 |
Fire Protection Organization |
3 |
| FT 103 |
Fire Behavior and Combustion |
3 |
| FT 104 |
Fire Prevention Technology |
3 |
| FT 105 |
Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3 |
| FT 106 |
Fire Protection Equipment & Systems |
3 |
| |
|
|
| |
Total |
15 |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| Electives |
9 or more units |
|
|
|
