Health and Safety Sciences Division: Fire Technology
This rigorous program is designed to prepare you to work as a firefighter or help you upgrade your skills if you are already working in the profession. The courses conform to the recommended Uniform Fire Technology Curriculum of the California Community College System.
What certificates/degrees can I earn?
- Fire Technology certificate
- Wildland Fire Technology certificate
- Associate in Science degree in Fire Technology
- Associate in Science degree in Wildland Fire Technology
What other training is available?
Wildland Fire Academy (Runs during the Spring semester)
Accredited Basic Firefighter-1 Fire Academy (Runs Fall through Spring semester)
Information meeting dates for the Fall 2026 Fire Academy are listed on the Fire Academy webpage.
For information on enrolling in the Emergency Medical Technician Program, click this link: Emergency Medical Technology - EMT | Antelope Valley College (avc.edu)
FF-1 Basic Fire Academy 18 Fall 2026 application link is now live!
(You will need to apply to AVC and have an AVC email to complete the application)
Fire Academy 18 Application
Questions, please email healthsciences@avc.edu