Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology
2023-2024 Map
Total Units: 28
Term 1
13 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| FSC 2: Introduction to Fire Science | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; 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; life safety initiatives. (C-ID FIRE 100X). |
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| FSC 4: Fundamentals of Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. |
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| FSC 12: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the filed of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. (C-ID FIRE 110X). |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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Term 2
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| FSC 8: Principles of Fire Safety | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services. |
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| FSC 10: Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire operations and operating at emergencies. (C-ID FIRE 130X). |
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| FSC 14: Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. (C-ID FIRE 120X). |
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| POS 2: United States Government | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. (C-ID POLS 110). |
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| Kinesiology Requirement: General Fitness Family (Select Three units) | 3.00 | ||
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