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Fire Technology

FIRE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (60 units total, 33 units in the major) offers the student the opportunity to develop the professional skills and knowledge necessary to serve as an effective leader and manager in the public safety environment. The program is built around a “core” of courses that focus on broad knowledge and principles central to any fire-related situation - urban, suburban, rural, wildlands or industrial. The program covers the various aspects of the profession, provides content knowledge, and improves employment opportunities in the field, as well as prepares students for entry level management responsibilities and increases technical knowledge necessary for diverse public and private leadership situations.

Complete all of the following courses:
 
FIRE C101 Fire Protection Organization 3 Units
FIRE C105 Fire Prevention Technology  3
FIRE C111 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems  3
FIRE C115 Building Construction for Fire Protection  3
FIRE C121 Fire Behavior and Combustion  3
FIRE C125 Fire Hydraulics  3
FIRE C131 Wildland Fire Control  3
     

Select 12 units from the following courses:
 
FIRE C211 Fire Management 3 Units
FIRE C252 Fire Command 1a  3
FIRE C253 Fire Command 1b  3
FIRE C254 Fire Prevention 1a  3
FIRE C255 Fire Prevention 1b  3
FIRE C261 Fire Investigation  3
FIRE C265 Fire Instructor 1a  3
FIRE C266 Fire Instructor 1b  3
FIRE C275 Emergency Vehicle Operation (Driver - Operator)  3
FIRE C276 Fire Pump Operation (Driver - Operator)  3

Complete general education requirements and electives for a minimum of 60 total units.

FIRE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE (33 units): Any student completing the courses required for the major qualifies for a certificate in Fire Technology.

 

(The information contained in this site comes from the 2008-2009 College Catalog. View the catalog for official college information and course descriptions.)

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