Fire Technology – Major #883A - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

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.

1. Given a typical type of fire department, describe the organizational structure and all of the staff functions within it.

2. Given a specific function of the fire service, describe the purpose of a paid and volunteer firefighter.

Program Map

Term 1 (Summer)

3 units
FIRET 1
Fire Protection Organization
The student will receive an introduction to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as a part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

      1. CSU Transfer

        Term 2

        15 units
        FIRET 2
        Fire Prevention Technology
        History and philosophy of fire prevention, organization, and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use of fire codes; identification and correction of fire hazards; the relationship of fire prevention with fire safety education; and understanding of detection and suppression systems. (A, CSU)

        Course Details:

            1. CSU Transfer
              FIRET 3
              Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
              Features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. (A, CSU)

              Course Details:

                  1. CSU Transfer
                    FIRET 4
                    Building Construction for Fire Protection
                    Components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety; focus on firefighter safety; elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. (A, CSU)

                    Course Details:

                        1. CSU Transfer
                          FIRET 5
                          Fire Behavior and Combustion
                          Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled; fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents and control techniques. (A, CSU)

                          Course Details:

                              1. CSU Transfer
                                FIRET 14
                                Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival
                                This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. (A, CSU)

                                Course Details:

                                    1. CSU Transfer