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 deploys 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

Special CWH Test: 0800 on Sept. 27th 2008
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Rio Hondo Community College Wildland Fire Technology Courses 2007

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|

Command 1C	November 17 - 21, 2008	[ PDF | Word]
Ethics	October 21, 2008	[ PDF | Word]
Investigation 1A	September 08 – 12, 2008	[ PDF | Word]
Investigation 1B	October 13 – 17, 2008	[ PDF | Word]
Prevention 1C	November 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 2008	[ PDF | Word]
Prevention 2B	September 13, 14, 20, 21, 22,	[ PDF | Word]
Prevention 2C	October 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 2008	[ 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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