This degree or certificate is designed to prepare in-service and pre-service students
for a career in firefighting in local, state, and federal fire agencies. This also
provides the employed firefighter an opportunity for professional educational development.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will discuss the skills required for fire
prevention techniques; discuss the aspects of fire behavior; discuss the skills required
for fire-fighting tactics and strategy; and discuss the skills required for the use
of equipment used in fire protection.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| FIRE 101 |
Principles of Fire Emergency Services |
3 |
| FIRE 102 |
Fire Behavior and Combustion |
3 |
| FIRE 103 |
Fire Prevention |
3 |
| FIRE 104 |
Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3 |
| FIRE 105 |
Fire Protection Systems |
3 |
| FIRE 106 |
Principles of Fire and Emergency Safety and Survival |
3 |
| CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF NINE UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING |
| FIRE 108 |
Fire Apparatus & Equipment |
3 |
| FIRE 112 |
Wildland Fire Control |
3 |
| FIRE 114 |
Hazardous Materials |
3 |
| FIRE 116 |
Fire Academy I |
4 |
| FIRE 117 |
Fire Academy II |
12 |
| FIRE 118 |
Fire Academy III |
4 |
| FIRE 119 |
Fire Academy IV |
12 |
| EMT 140 |
Emergency Medical Technician |
8.5 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
27-30 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
