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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
FIRE TECHNOLOGY
FIRE 5I GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate degree. (Prerequisite: FIRE
86/State mandated. Pass/No Pass)
This course prepares the fire fighter student to work as
a ground unit leader within the Incident Command
System (ICS). Responsibilities of the ground unit leader,
procedures and materials involved with the operation
and function of the ground support unit are discussed.
National Wild Land Coordinating Group certified.
Certification fee is $5.
FIRE 5.1J VOLUNTEER FIRE OFFICER’S ACADEMY
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate degree. (No prerequisite)
This course is designed to provide the information and
skills necessary for the fire fighter/and or driver operator
who desire to promote to the rank of company officer;
for company officers who desire to remain current with
innovative management, leadership and human
relations techniques; and for training officers who are
responsible for teaching and developing officers and
future officer candidates. This course is designed for the
fire fighter student with essential fire fighter skills.
FIRE 6A BASIC FIRE ENGINE OPERATION
ACADEMY, CDF
Units: 3.5 - 48-54 hours lecture and 64-72 hours
laboratory. This course will not apply to the Associate
Degree. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of Basic
Forest Firefighter course, valid class B (commercial or
firefighter) California Driver’s license with Tank and Air
Brake Endorsements; successful completion of
Hazardous Materials First Responder, Operational.
State mandated. Pass/No Pass.)
This course provides the student with the information
and skills to safely drive and operate fire apparatus and
fire pumps and provide initial attack incident control
capabilities according to California Department of
Forestry standards and policies.
FIRE 6B FIRE ATTACK I: SET STANDARD FOR
EXCELLENCE ON THE FIRE GROUND
Units: 1.0 - 16-18 hours lecture. (Prerequisites:
Employment with a recognized fire protection agency in
a position of company officer or acting company officer,
or enrollment within the fire officer certification program
accredited by California Fire Services Training and
Education System (CFSTES) or National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard 1021, Fire Officer
Professional Standards. Grade Option)
Fire Attack I is designed to provide the fire fighter with
the latest information, tactics and strategies for
combating structural fire incidents. Focus is on the
decisions and responsibilities the first arriving company
officer must consider to successfully mitigate the
incident. This class will not apply to the Associate
degree.
FIRE 6C LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. (No prerequisite.
Pass/No Pass) This course may be taken again only
with a grade of “D” or lower.
This course is designed to prepare the fire fighter
student within the California Department of Forestry to
take a new position of company officer by providing
skills in supervision and management. Topics include
motivation, communication, discipline, leadership, time
management and team building. This course will not
apply to the Associate degree.
FIRE 7 FIRST RESPONDER – MEDICAL
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 10 hours laboratory.
This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. (No
prerequisite. Pass/No Pass)
This course provides manipulative and technical
instruction in emergency care procedures, including
examining the victim, observing the surroundings,
maintaining an airway, controlling bleeding, treating
shock, childbirth emergencies, performing manual lifts
and carries, and interfacing with emergency medical
technicians and paramedics. This course meets present
public safety emergency care requirements for fire
service personnel.
FIRE 7A FIRST RESPONDER MEDICAL,
REFRESHER
Units: 1.0 - 16-18 hours lecture and 8-9 hours
laboratory. This course will not apply to the Associate
Degree. (No Prerequisite. Pass/No Pass) This course
may be taken four times.
A 24-hour refresher course approved by the State Board
of Fire Services and California State Fire Training for
Recertification of first responders to medical
emergencies.
FIRE 8B EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN,
REFRESHER
Units: 0.5 - 8-9 hours lecture and 16-18 hours
laboratory. This course will not apply to the Associate
Degree. (Prerequisite: Must possess valid EMT I, State
Fire Marshal’s certificate-State regulation. Pass/No
Pass) This course may be taken four times.
A 24-hour refresher course for fire service students who
require recertification for Emergency Medical Technician
I, State Fire Marshal or Fire Service certificates who do
not operate ambulances or transport patients. Course
approved by the State Board of Fire Services and State
Fire Marshal’s office.
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