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Class descriptions:

FTEC-109 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

(Co-requisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in FTEC 111). Introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout emergency service.

FTEC-111 Fire Protection Organization

Provides an introduction to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.

FTEC-112 Fire Prevention Technology

Designed for the new student. The course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationship of fire prevention with fire safety education and detection and suppression systems.

FTEC-113 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems

Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.

FTEC-117 Preparing to be a Firefighter (This course is an elective)

Provides knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete the fire department employment process. Course includes what firefighters do, how firefighters are selected, memory and observation, tool knowledge, shop arithmetic, mechanical insight, mechanical knowledge, hydraulic calculations using mathematic formulas, calculation of square footage, cubic footage, percent of slopes, interpretation of symbols, spatial relations, map reading, reading comprehension, vocabulary, tables, charts, graphs, physical ability testing, resume preparation, fire department applications, and oral interviewing.

FTEC-211 Fire Behavior and Combustion

(Co-requisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in FTEC 111). Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled, an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques.

FTEC-212 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SERVICE

(Co-requisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in FTEC 111). The study of the components of building construction that relate to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fi re operations, and operating at fires. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. 

FTEC-215 Rescue Practices (This course is an elective)

(Co-requisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in FTEC 111). General and specific rescue applications ranging in complexity from simple to extremely complex. Includes rescue scene management, rescue vehicle and equipment, rope rescue, structural collapse rescue, elevator rescue, confined space rescue, water and ice rescue, trench rescue, and other special rescue situations. 

For more information, email mark.gilman@avc.edu or (661) 722-6300 ext. 6012. 
Or Contact the Health and Safety Sciences Division, (661) 722-6300, ext. 6402.
College Catalog - Fire Technology Program Requirements
• Fire Technology Brochure
• Fire Technology Flyer

Two Year Plan Options (Use this as a guide to plan your Fire Tech Education)

  • FTEC-111 Introduction to Fire Protection (3 units) 

  • FTEC-112 Fire Prevention (3 units) 

  • FTEC-113 Fire Protection Systems (3 units) 

  • FTEC-109 Firefighter Safety and Survival (3 units) 

 

*It is suggested to take a Physical Fitness course such as KINF-133 Fire Agility

  • FTEC-117 Preparing to be a Firefighter (3 units) 

  • FTEC-211 Fire Behavior and Combustion (3 units) 

  • FTEC-212 Building Construction for the FF (3 units) 

  • EMT-101 (9 units) 

 

*It is suggested to take a Physical Fitness course such as KINF-133 Fire Agility

 

Other requirements: 

  • Schedule and pass the NREMT Certification Test on your own. NREMT Webpage 

  • Attend a Fire Academy Information Meeting. (February, March, April) 

  • Apply to the Fire Academy in May 

  • Obtain your CPAT or Biddle certification on your own. This is required to apply to the Fire Academy. 

CPAT Testing 

Biddle Testing 

By completing this first year plan, you will have earned a Certificate in Fire Technology, completed your Emergency Medical Technician course and become eligible to apply to the Fire Academy. 

  • FTEC 295A Fire Academy (9 units) 

  • FTEC 295AL Fire Academy Lab (2.5 units) 

  • FETC 290A Physical Conditioning for the Fire Academy (1 unit) 

  • FTEC-295B Fire Academy (8 units) 

  • FTEC-295BL Fire Academy Lab (2.75) units 

  • FTEC 290B Physical Conditioning for the Fire Academy (1 unit) 

By completing this second-year plan, you will have earned your Firefighter 1 Certification and various other certificates.