| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
101 |
PRINCIPLES OF FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 101 provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services. Students will learn about career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, an introduction to fire strategy and tactics, and the culture and history of emergency services. Topics include fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service, fire service terms, specific fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to fire protection systems, and life safety initiatives. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID FIRE 100X) |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
102 |
FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 102 introduces the student to fire behavior and emergency response at the scene of all types of fires. This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID FIRE 140X |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
103 |
FIRE PREVENTION |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 103 provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID FIRE 110X) |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
104 |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 104 provides Fire Technology and other interested students with an understanding of the essential components used in building construction that directly relates to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures, factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies will be discussed. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID FIRE 130X) |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
105 |
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 105 introduces students to the features, design, and operation of fire alarms and suppression systems. Topics include water-based suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID FIRE120X) |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
106 |
PRINCIPLES OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SAFETY AND SURVIVAL |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 106 introduces students to 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. Topics include risk evaluation, control procedures and is based on national and state fire education curriculum. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID FIRE 150X) |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
108 |
FIRE APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 108 covers the general technical knowledge of driving laws, driving techniques, construction, and operation of pumping engines, ladder trucks, aerial platforms, and specialized equipment. Students also learn about firefighter licensing programs in California and apparatus maintenance procedures. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
112 |
WILDLAND FIRE CONTROL |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 112 is designed to provide students, whether they are employed firefighters or fire technology majors, with fundamental knowledge of wildland fire control, wildland fire suppression techniques and basic terminology in wildland fire behavior. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 141. |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
114 |
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS |
3.0 Units |
FIRE 114 is an introduction to hazardous materials and the levels of incident management. Students will learn the problems of flammability as encountered by firefighters when dealing with toxic substances, as well as concerns tied to fuels, explosives, oxidizers and radioactive materials. Students will review firefighting practices and procedures pertaining to hazardous materials response. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
116 |
FIRE ACADEMY I |
4.0 Units |
FIRE 116 trains students in the theory and practice of fire fighting technology. Topics include organization of the fire service, fire characteristics and behavior, fire prevention and public education, extinguishing agents, fire protection systems, and fire service communications. This course, together with FIRE 117, Fire Academy II, FIRE 118, Fire Academy III and FIRE 119, Fire Academy IV meets the State Board of Fire Services training requirements for Fire-fighter 1 certification. Note: Students taking this course will be required to engage in strenuous physical activity and will train in a para-military environment. Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 141. Course Typically Offered: Winter. |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
117 |
FIRE ACADEMY II |
12.0 Units |
FIRE 117 is designed to train students in the theory and practice of fire fighting technology. Topics include use and application of self-contained breathing apparatus, salvage and overhaul operations, fire control techniques, fire hose, nozzles, streams and water supply, fire service ground ladders, and portable fire extinguishers. This course together with FIRE 116, FIRE118, and FIRE119 meets the State Board of Fire Services training requirements for Firefighter I certification. Note: Students taking this course will be required to engage in strenuous physical activity and will train in a para-military environment. Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course. Lecture 9 hours/Laboratory 9 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 116. Course Typically Offered: Spring. |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
118 |
FIRE ACADEMY III |
7.0 Units |
FIRE 118 is designed to train students in the theory and practice of fire fighting technology. Topics include techniques of firefighting tool and equipment, ventilation techniques, rapid intervention team operations, rescue, vehicle extrication, forcible entry, and wild land firefighting operations. This course together with FIRE 116, FIRE 117, and FIRE 119, meets the State Board of Fire Services training requirements for Firefighter I certification. Note: Students taking this course will be required to engage in strenuous physical activity and will train in a para-military environment. Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course. Lecture 65 hours/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 117. Course Typically Offered: Summer. |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
119 |
FIRE ACADEMY IV |
12.0 Units |
FIRE 119 is designed to train students in the theory and practice of fire fighting technology. Topics include urban search and rescue operation, rescue systems, trench rescue operations, the incident command system, and hazardous materials including weapons of mass destruction. The course also provides students with live fire exercises in flammable liquids, compressed gases, aircraft and survival, and advanced structural firefighting techniques. Multi-company fire ground operations, including truck and engine company operations are included. This course together with FIRE 116, FIRE 117, and FIRE 118, meets the State Board of Fire Services training requirements for Firefighter I certification. Note: Students taking this course will be required to engage in strenuous physical activity and will train in a para-military environment. Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course. Lecture 9 hours/Laboratory 11 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 118. Course Typically Offered: Fall. |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
120 |
VERDUGO FIRE RECRUIT ACADEMY |
20.5 Units |
FIRE 120 trains students in the theory and practice of fire fighting technology. Topics include organization of the fire service, fire characteristics and behavior, fire prevention and public education, extinguishing agents, fire protection systems, fire service communications, use and application of self-contained breathing apparatus, salvage and overhaul operations, fire control techniques, fire hose, nozzles, streams and water supply, fire service ground ladders, and portable fire extinguishers. This course also involves arduous physical training and strict paramilitary conduct expectations. Note: This course is intended for persons employed in the fire service. This course is very fast paced and arduous. The conduct expectations of this course are similar to that of a typical fire department structured as a para-military organization. No credit if taken after FIRE 116, 117, 118, or 119. Lecture 11.5 hours/Laboratory 27 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141 and KIN 167 or 168. CPAT certification (Candidate Physical Ability Test). |
| FIRE TECHNOLOGY |
144 |
PHYSICAL STANDARDS FOR THE FIREFIGHTER |
1.5 Units |
FIRE 144 is designed to give in-service firefighters and other interested students physical conditioning and manipulative drills in order to prepare the student for the California Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). This course will provide information on the CPAT and the Biddle Associate Validated Test. Students will learn about firefighter wellness programs and current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Note: Students taking this course will be required to engage in strenuous physical activity and will train in a para-military environment. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Recommended Preparation: FIRE 101, ENGL C1000 or ESL 141, and KIN 167 or KIN 168. Transfer Credit: CSU |
