The Basic Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students to become entry-level firefighters in local and state fire agencies in California. This fundamental intensive training course includes all learning domains from the California Fire Marshal’s office, which includes instruction in structural, commercial and industrial firefighting. This certificate also meets the certification requirements of the State Fire Marshal for employment opportunities as a firefighter in California. Students who successfully complete this certificate program are eligible for hire in a public (municipal) and private fire department.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| FAC 118 - Firefighter I, Basic Fire AcademyM | 18.0 | |
FAC 118 - Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy (18.0 units) Prerequisite:FTEC 044; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106 This course is designed for recently employed firefighters and other interested students. Topics covered include organization of the public and private fire service, characteristics and behavior of fire, fire hazards and firefighter safety, extinguishing agents and related extinguishing equipment, fire protection systems and water supply, incident command system, confined-space rescue awareness, building construction and assemblies, basic fire fighting tactics and strategy, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency care, wildland firefighting, rapid intervention, rescue systems, and physical fitness. This course meets the State Board of Fire Services (SBFS) requirements for designation as a “California Firefighter I Accredited Academy” (Accredited Regional Academy (ARA) by the California State Fire Marshal). Students who complete this course also receive California certification in Vehicle Extrication, Fire Control I, Fire Congrol II, Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational, Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190, Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics, and ICS-200. This course requires completion of a medical physical examination and includes arduous physical activity. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 18.0 | |
| Total Units for Fire Academy/Basic Fire Academy COA program | 18.0 | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
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Students will utilize a self-contained breathing apparatus and conduct live fire training in a flashover environment.
Students will demonstrate proper and safe usage of a 24- foot extension ladder and climb and work on the ladder in given training scenario.
Students will demonstrate proper hose evolution techniques in a safe and proficient manner.
Students will don all personal protective equipment within a 60-second time frame with no errors.
Students will demonstrate wildland fire line construction in a safe and proficient manner.
Students will demonstrate the safe operation of the jaws of life while performing auto extrication on a vehicle such as a car, van, or truck.
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