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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
human relations; group dynamics; conflict solution and
more. This course applies to Chief Officer Certification.
California Fire Service Training and Education System
(CFSTES) approved.
FIRE 86 INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND
SYSTEM (ICS)
Units: 1.5 - 24-27 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: FIRE 66
or experience as a fire fighter using the ICS system.
Pass/No Pass)
This course expands the firefighting student’s
knowledge of ICS and how to expand the system to fit
the emergency and adds air operations and the control
and management of these resources to the ICS system.
FIRE 87 FIRE MANAGEMENT 2E
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. (No prerequisite)
Designed for Fire Chief Officers, Company Officers and
functional managers, this course provides an overview
of current issues and concepts of today’s modern fire
service. Topics include: governmental relations,
changing “settings/policy formation,” program
management, personnel/labor relations, and the legal
environment.
FIRE 90 PAID CALL FIRE FIGHTER ACADEMY
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. (Prerequisite: Complete a physical exam and
demonstrate the physical stamina and ability to safely
operate and control fire service tools, equipment and
apparatus).
The Paid Call Fire Fighter Academy will provide basic
training for individuals interested in becoming a Paid
Call Fire Fighter, and or continuing on to the Basic
Firefighter Academy. This introductory but comprehensive
course gives the student the classroom
theory and manipulative skills required in modern firefighting
activities. Students must attend a mandatory
orientation.
FIRE 91 FIRE CONTROL 5
Units: 1.5 - 24-27 hours lecture and 16-18 hours
laboratory. (No prerequisite. Pass/No Pass)
This course provides the fire fighter student with the
information, methods and techniques necessary for
providing crash fire rescue services (CFR) at airports.
Subjects include: Utilizing conventional fire and
specialized apparatus, CFR extinguishing agents, types
of aircraft, standby procedures and operations at
airports. Actual firefighting and simulation is featured.
FIRE 93 FIRE MANAGEMENT 2D, MASTER
PLANNING
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. (No prerequisite)
This course provides participants with information and
discussion centering around program planning, master
planning, forecasting, system analysis, system design,
policy analysis, and other tropics. Applies to Chief
Officer certification. State Fire Marshal accredited.
FIRE 94 FIRE COMMAND 2D, PLANNING FOR
LARGE SCALE DISASTERS
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. (No prerequisite)
The principles of disaster planning and the role of the
fire department are discussed. Emergency Operation
Centers (EOC), the role of Federal Emergency
Management Administration (FMA), mutual aid, legal
considerations, and mitigation techniques are topics
covered. Case studies are examined and simulation
exercises are feature.
FIRE 95 BASIC FIRE ACADEMY
Units: 10.0 - 112 hours lecture and 208 hours
laboratory. (No prerequisite)
Introduction to basic firefighting theory and skills; study
of the characteristics and behavior of fire; practice in
fundamental fire suppression activities, with special
attention on safety, first aid, and rescue procedures.
FIRE 98 FIRE COMPANY OFFICER’S ACADEMY
Units: 1.5 - 24-27 hours lecture and 16-18 hours
laboratory. (No prerequisite)
This forty-hour course is designed for the fire fighter
student in order to provide students with a brief but
comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of a fire
department company officer. Emphasizes fundamental
techniques of personnel management, supervision and
leadership. Topics covered include: motivating,
coaching and counseling subordinates; basic fire ground
principles; and fire ground tactics and strategies at the
company officer level.
FIRE 99 CHIEF OFFICER’S WORKSHOP
Units: 1.0 - 16-18 hours lecture. (Prerequisites: I-300,
S-430, S-400. State mandated. Pass/No Pass)
This course provides the fire fighter student with current
topics and challenges facing the fire service and chief
officer’s as supervisors. Topics include legal issues
resulting from hazardous materials incidents,
emergency medical protocols, terrorism, current
management policies and procedures. CDF certified.
FIRE TECHNOLOGY
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