Entry Level Firefighter
Associate in Science
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02844)
Offers degrees and certificates in a number of fields associated with the technology of fire protection, wildland firefighting, rescue and public safety. Provides students with core courses meeting the National Model recognized by Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) module curriculum, the requirements to become a National recognized Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Certificate of Achievement courses required to become California State Fire Training (SFT) Firefighter 1 Certification for entry level employment opportunities throughout the state and nation.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | 18 | |
| FS 101 | FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| FS 102 | FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION | 3 |
| FS 103 | FIRE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| FS 104 | FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS | 3 |
| FS 106 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION | 3 |
| FS 108 | FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL | 3 |
| Select one of the following options: 1 | 28.5-30 | |
| Option (1) | ||
| Students seeking Firefighter I Certification through a traditional regional fire academy (CVFD only). | ||
| EMT 101 | HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR | 0.5 |
| EMT 109 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER | 3 |
| EMT 113 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN | 7 |
| EMT 113L | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LABORATORY | 2 |
| FS 281F | REGIONAL FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY | 16 |
| Option (2) | ||
| Students seeking Firefighter I Certification through the alternate fire academy delivery option (on campus) must complete all of the following courses. | ||
| EMT 101 | HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR | 0.5 |
| EMT 109 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER | 3 |
| EMT 113 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN | 7 |
| EMT 113L | EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LABORATORY | 2 |
| FS 10 | PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE FIRE SERVICE | 3 |
| FS 150A | INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION AND MAINTENANCE MANIPULATIVE TASKS (BEGINNING) | 1.5 |
| FS 150B | INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION AND MAINTENANCE MANIPULATIVE TASKS (INTERMEDIATE) | 1.5 |
| FS 150C | INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION AND MAINTENANCE MANIPULATIVE TASKS (ADVANCED) | 1.5 |
| FS 150D | TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS | 1.5 |
| FS 160 | WILDLAND FIRE CONTROL | 3 |
| FS 161 | CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS | 1 |
| FS 162 | FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL | 1 |
| FS 163 | HAZMAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONAL | 1.5 |
| FS 164 | BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM | 0.5 |
| FS 165 | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CANCER AWARENESS 1A | 0.5 |
| FS 281G | FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY SKILLS REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION | 1 |
| Total | 46.5-48.0 | |
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At time of application student must possess a valid California NREMT Certification. This will meet the credit requirements for EMT 101, EMT 109, EMT 113, and EMT 113L.
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Valid EMT Certification could substitute EMT 101, EMT 109, EMT 113, and EMT 113L course requirements.
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.