Program Pathways
Fire Technology – Major #883A
Certificate of Achievement
2021 Spring Semester
This program is designed to provide the student with updated skills and knowledge necessary to complete and successfully apply for fire service careers. The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of fire fighting and fire technology.
Term 1
Units: 5.0-12.5
FIRET 1
Fire Protection Organization (Active)
3.0
Major Course
2.0-9.5
Select one of the following:
Recommend FIRET 131
Note: Taking FIRET 131 in the first semester is only recommended for students that just want to complete the prerequisites for the Academy. Otherwise, this class should be taken in the two semesters before the academy classes.
FIRET 8
Fire Hydraulics (Active)
3.0
FIRET 9
Fire Fighting Practices (Active)
3.0
FIRET 22A
Firefighter II Part A (Active)
2.0
FIRET 22B
Firefighter II Part B (Active)
3.0
FIRET 130A
Basic Fire Academy - Part 1 (Active)
14.5
FIRET 130B
Basic Fire Academy - Part 2 (Active)
14.5
FIRET 131
Emergency Medical Technician I (Active)
9.5
Term 2
Units: 15.0
FIRET 2
Fire Prevention Technology (Active)
3.0
FIRET 3
Fire Protection Equipment and Systems (Active)
3.0
FIRET 4
Building Construction for Fire Protection (Active)
3.0
FIRET 5
Fire Behavior and Combustion (Active)
3.0
FIRET 14
Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival (Active)
3.0
Term 3
Units: 2.0-9.5
Major Course
2.0-9.5
Select one of the following:
FIRET 8
Fire Hydraulics (Active)
3.0
FIRET 9
Fire Fighting Practices (Active)
3.0
FIRET 22A
Firefighter II Part A (Active)
2.0
FIRET 22B
Firefighter II Part B (Active)
3.0
FIRET 130A
Basic Fire Academy - Part 1 (Active)
14.5
FIRET 130B
Basic Fire Academy - Part 2 (Active)
14.5
FIRET 131
Emergency Medical Technician I (Active)
9.5
Total: 22.0-37.0