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Fire Technology

Program Year (2021-2022)

About the Program

The Fire Technology program is designed to give students the knowledge to pursue a career in fire science. Students will gain a broad working knowledge of building inspection and the many aspects of municipal and wildland firefighting. The AS should be considered a step toward a higher degree or specialized instruction. Students who complete the two-year A.S. degree will be able to seek employment in many different areas including careers in firefighting, building inspection and fire prevention.

Students interested in a fire science career have two options: the 20-week Firefighter I Academy or the two-year AS degree program.



Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): Butte Local
Program Code: 01362.00AS

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Analyze the causes of fire, determine extinguishing agents and methods of extinguishment, differentiate the stages of fire, and compare methods of heat transfer.

  • Identify and comprehend laws, regulations, codes and standards that influence fire department operations, and identify regulatory and advisory organizations that create and mandate them, especially in the areas of fire prevention, building codes and firefighter health and safety.

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Required courses:
27 Units
Electives - Select 9 units from the following:

Contacts

Marshall Haslem, Chair
(530) 895-2933

Department Office: AHPS 144
(530) 895-2402

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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