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

Classes available in Fall 2022:

FTEC:

FTEC-111 Fire Protection Organization

FTEC-112 Fire Prevention Technology

FTEC-113 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems

FTEC-117 Preparing to be a Firefighter

FTEC-211 Fire Behavior and Combustion

FTW:

FTW-122 Wildland Public Information Officer

FTW-123 Wildland Fire Operations

FTW-222 Wildland Fire Behavior

FTW-223 Wildland Engine Firefighter