Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in college composition written at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides students with an overview of fire protection issues. Topics include an introduction to the philosophy and history of fire protection and fire service; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; laws and regulations affecting fire service; and the role of fire departments as part of local government. Basic fire chemistry, fire protection systems, firefighting strategies, and possible career opportunities in fire-related fields are also presented.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides fire technology or other interested students with an exploration of theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled. An in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques will be explored.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides fire technology or other interested students with an understanding of the essential components used in building construction that directly relates to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures, factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires will be discussed. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed to provide fire technology or other interested students with 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 relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology student with information pertaining to the 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.

Prerequisite: EMT 100 with a grade of "B" or better

This course is designed to certify students as a National Registry and State of California emergency medical technician (EMT), and gain employment as an ambulance EMT, hospital emergency department EMT, or event staff EMT. After successful completion of this course, students will be approved to take the National Registry EMT cognitive examination and then request certification as an EMT through the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency or other local EMS accrediting agencies in California. Topics discussed include pre-hospital care terminology, cardiovascular emergencies, emergency childbirth, communicable disease transmission, extrication tools and equipment, tactical casualty care, automatic external defibrillation, and the EMS system. In order to participate in this course students must pass a background check, EMT medical physical that includes vaccination verification, and a 10-panel drug screen.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is intended for students who seek a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of a first responder. The course also meets the State of California Title 22 requirements pertinent to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automatic external defibrillation (AED) training as related to being an emergency medical technician (EMT). This course also certifies students in CPR for the healthcare professional.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed to provide students working or seeking employment in the environmental technology field with hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures at hazardous waste sites. Topics include hazard identification, emergency response planning, proper use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), site control and evaluation, handling drums and containers, field sampling and air monitoring, proper use of instruments, confined spaces, and emergency response including field exercises in the use of air-purifying respirators (APR) and self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). This course satisfies the requirements for 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 1910.120 and confined space entry training under OSHA Standard 1910.146.

Prerequisite:FTEC 044; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106
Advisory:It is advised that students have knowledge of elementary algebra.
Transfers to: CSU

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.

Prerequisite: Student must be able to lift 75lbs., drag a 150 pound "drag dummy", and use a sledge hammer in completion of a physical abilities test.
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in college composition written at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is designed to present in-service firefighters and interested students with information about conditioning and fire department physical ability test designs. The course includes manipulative drills needed to pass California physical abilities tests (PAT). This course will provide information on the most recently developed tests in Southern California, including the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) and the Biddle Physical Ability Test (PAT). Students learn about firefighter wellness programs and review basic nutrition as well as current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards pertaining to firefighter health and safety. Students must be able to perform basic firefighter activities including climbing, using sledge hammers, dragging 150-pound dummies, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in college composition written at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is designed to prepare students to take a firefighter’s entrance examination. Topics covered include a review of firefighter duties, employment requirements in the fire service, and the hiring process. Resumes, written examinations, oral interviews, and related topics are discussed.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides fire technology or other interested students with information pertaining to the first responder role when dealing with hazardous materials operations. Hazardous materials decontamination procedures will also be discussed. Classification of hazardous materials and National Fire Protection Association standards (NFPA 472) will be addressed.

Prerequisite:FTEC 107
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology or other interested student with information pertaining to the handling, identification, firefighting practices, and the explosive hazards confronted with during a hazardous materials response. The role of a Hazardous Material Technician and Specialist will be discussed. The types of hazardous materials that could be used during a terrorism event will be covered.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology or other interested students with information pertaining to the elements of the incident management system, evaluation of information management and critical incident factors including control of incident communications, basic strategy decisions, and the development of an incident action plan. Basic current fire ground strategies will also be explored in this course.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides fire technology or other interested students with a better understanding of rescue problems and techniques in the fire service field. Topics covered include emergency rescue equipment, toxic gases, chemicals, diseases, radiation hazards, and care of victims. Students will become prepared for emergency childbirths, respiration and resuscitation, auto extrication, and other emergency conditions throughout the course.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts and possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology student with information applicable to fire service hydraulics, specifically pertaining to fire hose, friction loss and calculations for gallons per minute (GPM) on the fire ground. The student will study fire ground hydraulic formulas used to calculate needed fire flow for residential and commercial structures.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology or other interested students with information pertaining to the design and operation of fire department apparatus. This includes components such as the engine, pump and drive train. Basic hydraulic calculations for operation and safe vehicle use will also be discussed. Topics addressed include the different types of fire apparatus and their function including wildland firefighting apparatus and municipal fire apparatus.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology or other interested students with an understanding of determining causes of fires including accidental, suspicious, and incendiary. Topics covered include arson laws, field note taking, and fire cause. Also addressed are the recognition and preserving of evidence, the interviewing of witnesses and suspects, arrest and detention procedures, court demeanor, and the giving of court testimony.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed for fire technology majors to provide the student with the concepts, theories and principles of fire service management. Emphasis is placed on the distinctions between management, supervision, and leadership. Fire service stress and safety management will be discussed and the national fire service standards will be presented.

Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
Transfers to: CSU

This course is intended for students that seek a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of a first responder. This class also meets the State of California Title 22 requirements pertinent to CPR, First Aid and AED (automatic external defibrillation) training as it relates to the EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). This course will also certify the student in CPR for the healthcare professional.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, perform mathematical operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, and read college level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is part of a series of core courses required for the Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science degree programs. This course provides students with information necessary to understand basic wildland fire behavior, wildland fire predictions, and wildland fire operation safety. Wildland fire environmental factors and the tools required to monitor weather and fire behavior are discussed as related to wildland fire predictions. This course meets or exceeds National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements.

Prerequisite: EMT 100 with a grade of "B" or better

This course is designed to certify students as a National Registry and State of California emergency medical technician (EMT), and gain employment as an ambulance EMT, hospital emergency department EMT, or event staff EMT. After successful completion of this course, students will be approved to take the National Registry EMT cognitive examination and then request certification as an EMT through the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency or other local EMS accrediting agencies in California. Topics discussed include pre-hospital care terminology, cardiovascular emergencies, emergency childbirth, communicable disease transmission, extrication tools and equipment, tactical casualty care, automatic external defibrillation, and the EMS system. In order to participate in this course students must pass a background check, EMT medical physical that includes vaccination verification, and a 10-panel drug screen.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is intended for students who seek a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of a first responder. The course also meets the State of California Title 22 requirements pertinent to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automatic external defibrillation (AED) training as related to being an emergency medical technician (EMT). This course also certifies students in CPR for the healthcare professional.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed to provide students working or seeking employment in the environmental technology field with hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures at hazardous waste sites. Topics include hazard identification, emergency response planning, proper use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), site control and evaluation, handling drums and containers, field sampling and air monitoring, proper use of instruments, confined spaces, and emergency response including field exercises in the use of air-purifying respirators (APR) and self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). This course satisfies the requirements for 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 1910.120 and confined space entry training under OSHA Standard 1910.146.

Prerequisite:FTEC 044; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106
Advisory:It is advised that students have knowledge of elementary algebra.
Transfers to: CSU

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.

Prerequisite: Student must be able to lift 75lbs., drag a 150 pound "drag dummy", and use a sledge hammer in completion of a physical abilities test.
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in college composition written at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is designed to present in-service firefighters and interested students with information about conditioning and fire department physical ability test designs. The course includes manipulative drills needed to pass California physical abilities tests (PAT). This course will provide information on the most recently developed tests in Southern California, including the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) and the Biddle Physical Ability Test (PAT). Students learn about firefighter wellness programs and review basic nutrition as well as current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards pertaining to firefighter health and safety. Students must be able to perform basic firefighter activities including climbing, using sledge hammers, dragging 150-pound dummies, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in college composition written at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is designed to prepare students to take a firefighter’s entrance examination. Topics covered include a review of firefighter duties, employment requirements in the fire service, and the hiring process. Resumes, written examinations, oral interviews, and related topics are discussed.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides fire technology or other interested students with information pertaining to the first responder role when dealing with hazardous materials operations. Hazardous materials decontamination procedures will also be discussed. Classification of hazardous materials and National Fire Protection Association standards (NFPA 472) will be addressed.

Prerequisite:FTEC 107
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology or other interested student with information pertaining to the handling, identification, firefighting practices, and the explosive hazards confronted with during a hazardous materials response. The role of a Hazardous Material Technician and Specialist will be discussed. The types of hazardous materials that could be used during a terrorism event will be covered.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology or other interested students with information pertaining to the elements of the incident management system, evaluation of information management and critical incident factors including control of incident communications, basic strategy decisions, and the development of an incident action plan. Basic current fire ground strategies will also be explored in this course.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides fire technology or other interested students with a better understanding of rescue problems and techniques in the fire service field. Topics covered include emergency rescue equipment, toxic gases, chemicals, diseases, radiation hazards, and care of victims. Students will become prepared for emergency childbirths, respiration and resuscitation, auto extrication, and other emergency conditions throughout the course.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts and possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology student with information applicable to fire service hydraulics, specifically pertaining to fire hose, friction loss and calculations for gallons per minute (GPM) on the fire ground. The student will study fire ground hydraulic formulas used to calculate needed fire flow for residential and commercial structures.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology or other interested students with information pertaining to the design and operation of fire department apparatus. This includes components such as the engine, pump and drive train. Basic hydraulic calculations for operation and safe vehicle use will also be discussed. Topics addressed include the different types of fire apparatus and their function including wildland firefighting apparatus and municipal fire apparatus.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides the fire technology or other interested students with an understanding of determining causes of fires including accidental, suspicious, and incendiary. Topics covered include arson laws, field note taking, and fire cause. Also addressed are the recognition and preserving of evidence, the interviewing of witnesses and suspects, arrest and detention procedures, court demeanor, and the giving of court testimony.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed for fire technology majors to provide the student with the concepts, theories and principles of fire service management. Emphasis is placed on the distinctions between management, supervision, and leadership. Fire service stress and safety management will be discussed and the national fire service standards will be presented.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, perform mathematical operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, and read college level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is part of a series of core courses required for the Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science degree programs. This course provides students with information necessary to understand basic wildland fire behavior, wildland fire predictions, and wildland fire operation safety. Wildland fire environmental factors and the tools required to monitor weather and fire behavior are discussed as related to wildland fire predictions. This course meets or exceeds National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements.