Fire Technology (Certificate N0486)
Technology and Health Division
Certificate N0486
The Fire Science Certificate has been developed to offer pre-employment education for the undergraduate who desires to enter the field of fire science. It also provides the employed firefighter an opportunity for a professional education. Students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE 1 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FIRE 2 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FIRE 3 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 4 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 5 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 13 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| Choose two courses from the following: | 5.5-19 | |
| Hazardous Materials/ICS | ||
| Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy | ||
| Fire Company Organization and Management | ||
| Fire Hydraulics | ||
| Arson and Fire Investigation | ||
| Fire Apparatus and Equipment | ||
| Wildland Fire Control | ||
| Basic Fire Academy | ||
| Physical Training for the Basic Fire Academy | ||
| Total Units | 23.5-37 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Define fire department organization, culture, and methods of communication of entry level fire department personnel.
- Analyze and assess firefighter hazards, and demonstrate safe practices by using minimum standard safety procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire prevention efforts and a resulting reduction of life and property loss.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategy and tactics required for the proper selection and safe use of firefighting methods, techniques, tools, and equipment.
- Identify fire chemistry and behavior for the purpose of predicting fire dynamics and flame spread characteristics.
- Identify components of built-in and portable fire protections systems and alarm and notification devises.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the 5 basic types of construction. Identify the components and hazards related to each type.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Leadership and Management concepts as they relate to emergency and non-emergency situations.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
