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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

 

  
 
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