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Emergency Services

Overview

Folsom Lake College's Emergency Services curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic and is recognized by the El Dorado County EMS Authority, which is the certifying agency in El Dorado County. This course is an approved EMT Program as defined by the State of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9. Prehospital Emergency Medical Services Chapter 2. Emergency Medical Technician Training.

Additionally, Fire Technology courses focus on the practical knowledge and skills needed to effectively and safely prevent, fight, and investigate fires. Firefighters, fire code inspectors, and fire investigators protect lives and property through their understanding of fire prevention and control.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

  • A.S. in Fire Technology
  • Fire Technology Certificate

Associate Degree

A.S. in Fire Technology

Employment within the fire service is highly respected, lucrative, and rewarding. Folsom Lake College's Fire Technology Program is designed to provide the student with a skill set applicable to the job market along with the knowledge and comprehension needed to successfully obtain positions in the fire service. The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in all related fields of emergency service.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
FT 300 Fire Protection Organization 3
FT 301 Fire Prevention Technology 3
FT 302 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3
FT 303 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3
FT 304 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FT 305 Firefighter Safety and Survival 3
EMT 300 Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR 1
A minimum of 11 units from the following: 11
FT 110 Fire Apparatus (3)
FT 130 Fire Company Organization and Management (3)
FT 141 Legal Aspects of Emergency Services (3)
FT 170 Fire Investigation (3)
FT 180 Rescue Practices (3)
FT 190 Fire Tactics and Strategy (3)
FT 217 Fire Fighter 1 Academy Module 1A (8)
FT 218 Fire Fighter 1 Academy Module 1B (1)
FT 219 Fire Fighter 1 Academy Module 1C (2)
A minimum of 0 units from the following: 01
EMT 101 Emergency Medical Technician Training (8)
Total Units: 30

1A current California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) card or Paramedic license will be accepted as satisfactory completion of the EMT course requirement.

The Fire Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local FLC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • comprehend the qualifications for entry level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, and culture for the field of fire technology.
  • comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.
  • analyze and determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, stages of fire, fire development, and methods of heat transfer. Synthesize and determine the appropriate use and flow requirement of hydraulic fire apparatus.
  • describe the appropriate uses and maintenance for apparatus and equipment used in the fire service.
  • assess the common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse and firefighter safety.
  • evaluate fire detection and fire suppression systems.
  • analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and firefighter safety.

Career Information

Firefighter, Fire Inspector, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Captain, Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Engineer/Apparatus Operator, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Investigator, Fire Science Instructor, Fire Service Skills Evaluator, Public Information Officer, Fire Chief Officer, Fire Communications Specialist, Fire Dispatcher, Fire Department IT Specialist, and Project Management related to the fire service.

Certificate of Achievement

Fire Technology Certificate

Employment within the fire service is highly respected, lucrative, and rewarding. Folsom Lake College's Fire Technology Program is designed to provide the student with a skill set applicable to the job market along with the knowledge and comprehension needed to successfully obtain positions in the fire service. The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in all related fields of emergency service.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Certificate Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
FT 300 Fire Protection Organization 3
FT 301 Fire Prevention Technology 3
FT 302 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3
FT 303 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3
FT 304 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FT 305 Firefighter Safety and Survival 3
Total Units: 18

Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • comprehend the qualifications for entry level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, and culture for the field of fire technology. Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and firefighter safety.
  • comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.
  • analyze and determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, stages of fire, fire development, and methods of heat transfer. Synthesize and determine the appropriate use and flow requirement of hydraulic fire apparatus.
  • describe the appropriate uses and maintenance for apparatus and equipment used in the fire service.
  • assess the common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse and firefighter safety.
  • evaluate fire detection and fire suppression systems.

Career Information

Employment opportunities may be found in areas such as building inspection, fire investigation, fire prevention, hazardous materials specialist, public education, and firefighting. Management related to the fire service and pay incentives exist and may be applicable with a certificate of achievement in Fire Technology.

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Courses

EMT 101 Emergency Medical Technician Training

  • Units:8
  • Hours:90 hours LEC; 162 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Enrollment Limitation:Students will be required to complete background checks/drug screens, purchase uniforms, verify immunizations, obtain Tb clearance, and have CPR for BLS, including one & two person (adult, child & infant) CPR with AED for the clinical component of this course. This course is not open to students with a current EMT - Basic certificate. All EMT 101 students must have an American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care Provider CPR card (required under NHTSA and California Regulations) prior to the first day of class.
  • Advisory:AH 311; students are also advised to take an anatomy and physiology course prior to taking this course.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides instruction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (previously called EMT Basic or EMT-I). Topics include skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire, ambulance, or other specialized service. EMT students gain clinical experience in an ambulance and in emergency departments of hospitals. This course is recognized by both the Sacramento and El Dorado County Health Departments, Division of Emergency Medical Services, which are the certifying agencies for Sacramento and El Dorado Counties by the State of California. This certification is mandatory for all who wish to pursue a career working on an ambulance as a paramedic. EMT certification is also a pre-employment requirement for most fire departments. To be compliant with OSHA regulations, students may not have a beard or any facial hair below the lip. A final grade of "B" or better is required for a course completion certification. All students must bring a watch with seconds displayed each day to class. Students will also be required to have PPE (gloves) and other EMT equipment to participate in the clinical component. All students must purchase an EMT student T-shirt to be worn to all class sessions. Dark blue work pants will be required for the ER and ambulance experience. Students must purchase liability insurance from the college. This course is not open to students with a current EMT-Basic certificate.

EMT 102 Emergency Medical Care Refresher

  • Units:1.5
  • Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Enrollment Limitation:Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (1) or Basic.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides continuing education and skills verification modules for current Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) certified at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level. It satisfies most of the refresher requirements of local, state and national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certifying organizations. EMS related topics include airway management and ventilation, cardiac care and resuscitation, patient assessment, injury management, legal and ethical issues, vital signs monitoring and assisting with medication administration. This course is designed for currently California State certified EMT - Basic(I) and meets all state requirements for EMT (I) recertification by Sacramento Emergency Medical Services Agency. BLS (CPR) cards are not issued at the completion of this course. Students that have expired EMT certification should contact the instructor prior to signing up for EMT 102. This course does not provide preparation for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) entry or recertification exam. This course may be taken four times for credit. Federal regulations allow students to receive financial aid for a total of two times when repeating the same course that was previously passed.

EMT 103 Community Service

  • Units:0.5
  • Hours:27 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

Community service involves volunteering or doing work that helps fellow community members or others in need. From hosting health screening and education in impoverished areas to providing medical support to special needs clients during athletic events, there are many ways to get involved in community service. This is a course that facilitates community service while enrolled in the Folsom Lake College's EMT Program.

EMT 105 Public Safety First Aid

  • Units:2
  • Hours:21 hours LEC; 45 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This 21-hour course meets the EMSA Public Safety First Aid, AED and CPR Title 22, Section 100023 requirements and provides new First Aid/CPR responders with the required skills. This course meets the requirements of CAL FIRE CPR/AED First Aid Training. This course may be taken up to four times for continued professional development or maintaining certification. This course is accredited by the El Dorado County Emergency Medical Services Authority.

EMT 109 Emergency Medical Responder

  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:Community CPR and Adult AED Certification
  • Corequisite:EMT 300
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is intended to prepare the student for state and national certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The EMR responds to a variety of patients experiencing medical and trauma related emergencies and assists other EMS personnel during initial first response culminating in transport of the sick and injured. Instruction follows the National EMS Education Standards, supports the vision of EMS Agenda 2050, and aligns with the 2019 and 2021 National EMS Scope of Practice Model. This program meets all requirements outlined in California Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2. Field trips and off-campus lab assignments may be required.

EMT 299 Experimental Offering in Emergency Medical Technology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

EMT 300 Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR

  • Units:1
  • Hours:18 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course meets the requirements for American Heart Association certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional. It involves learning BLS skills that are applicable to any healthcare setting. Students will learn life-saving rescue techniques for adults, children, and infants individually and as part of a team dynamics, including performance of high-quality CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), ventilation techniques, opioid-associated emergencies, anaphylactic emergencies, and choking. This course may be repeated up to four times for credit.

Fire Technology (FT) Courses

FT 100 Fire Service Conditioning and Fire Academy Preparation

  • Units:2.5
  • Hours:20 hours LEC; 75 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course covers strength training, flexibility and overall physical conditioning to prepare a student to take the Candidate Physical Ability Test. Additional topics include personal skills development, lifestyle modifications, and firefighting equipment familiarization.

FT 110 Fire Apparatus

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:FT 300
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course covers various aspects of fire apparatus. Topics include design, typing, specifications, construction, performance capabilities, and maintenance. This course includes principles and techniques for maintaining and operating fire service pumping and other mobile apparatus. The course includes fire service equipment and apparatus troubleshooting; principles and techniques of preventive maintenance; construction and operation of fire service pumps and pump accessories; basic highway operating techniques for fire apparatus; fire apparatus specifications and testing procedures. Also included are warning devices and the utilization of apparatus in fire service emergencies. Effective utilization of equipment on the fireground will be the focus with emphasis on practical applications. Students will also become familiar with use of pumping charts and associated industry related materials for task proficiency. Field trips may be required.

FT 130 Fire Company Organization and Management

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

An in-depth review of the operation, organization and planning concepts of today's fire departments. Emphasizes the functions of management including budgeting, time management, delegation, motivation, and discipline. Explores concepts of continuous improvement, team-building, and principles of quality management, relative to fire service operations. A field trip may also be required at the discretion of the lead instructor.

FT 141 Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course addresses the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services and include a review of national standards, regulations and consensus standards.

FT 170 Fire Investigation

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course introduces the general practices involved in fire investigation. Topics include determining the cause of fires (accidental, suspicious, and incendiary); types of fires; related laws; introduction to incendiary fires; motives for starting fires; recognizing and preserving evidence; interviewing witnesses and suspects; and arrest, detention, and court procedures.

FT 180 Rescue Practices

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:FT 300
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course focuses on the identification and management of rescue situations, such as proper utilization and awareness of equipment, tools, and techniques to handle various rescue situations. Topics include vehicle extrication, water rescue, vertical rescue, building collapse, radiation hazards, hazardous materials rescue, fire situations including rapid intervention awareness, and other emergency situations. A strong emphasis will be placed on practicum of rescuer efficiency to include pass/or fail evaluations of delivered material and each candidate is subject to meeting the criteria for successful certification set forth by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). A field trip may also be required at the discretion of the instructor.

FT 190 Fire Tactics and Strategy

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides the study of fundamental principles of fire tactics and strategy under fireground conditions and procedures for effective development and application of pre-fire plans. Fire emergency problems are critically analyzed and definitive coping strategies are examined as it relates to staffing resources, equipment and extinguishing agents available during the emergency incident. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for the Strategy and Tactics Course. This course is also aligned with the State of California Fire Marshal "All Risk Command for Company Officers" (2D) certification track series. This course proposal addresses the needs for students needing a more flexible format to attend firefighting training. This proposal allows students an opportunity to complete modules to gain firefighter certifications that lead to gainful employment. Additionally, this course is aligned with our stakeholders and constituents of the El Dorado Fire Consortium, connecting the fire service to a collegiate Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP). A field trip may also be required at the discretion of the instructor.

FT 217 Fire Fighter 1 Academy Module 1A

  • Units:8
  • Hours:80.25 hours LEC; 191 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:Students must be accepted into the Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) Fire Academy prior to enrolling in FT 217, FT 218, and FT 219. • Enrollment Process: A Los Rios Community College District student identification number is required to access the online application. Enrollment eligibility consists of successful completion of prerequisite courses in order to qualify for the random selection pool from which a class is selected. Students must reapply each semester. There is no waiting list. • Successful completion of the online application, along with all supporting documents as stipulated on the online page, must be submitted to the Career Education Division by the posted due date.
  • Enrollment Limitation:<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited high school in the United States, or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) or the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). <li>Students with a high school diploma from a school outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated by an approved independent agency. Such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis. <li>Current curriculum planning summary sheet within the semester in which the pre-enrollment packet is being submitted. • Completion of the program application (pre-enrollment packet) and submittal prior to the deadline. • Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR Certification • Completion of an introductory course in Fire Technology or equivalency to FT 300.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is the first of a three-course series to prepare students for a career in the fire service. It provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level fire fighter to perform structural suppression activities. Key learning concepts include fire fighter safety; communications; cleaning, maintaining, and utilizing equipment and tools; building construction and fire behavior; water supply; ladder operations; forcing entry into a structure; conducting search and rescue operations; attacking an interior structure fire; horizontal and vertical ventilation; property conservation; fire scene overhaul; fire fighter survival; and fire suppression with Class A materials, vehicles, and ground cover. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis.

FT 218 Fire Fighter 1 Academy Module 1B

  • Units:1
  • Hours:15.5 hours LEC; 8.5 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:EMT 101 and FT 300 with grades of "C" or better; Students must be accepted into the Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) Fire Academy prior to enrolling in FT 217, FT 218, and FT 219. • Enrollment Process: A Los Rios Community College District student identification number is required to access the online application. Enrollment eligibility consists of successful completion of prerequisite courses in order to qualify for the random selection pool from which a class is selected. Students must reapply each semester. There is no waiting list. • Successful completion of the online application, along with all supporting documents as stipulated on the online page, must be submitted to the Career Education Division by the posted due date.
  • Enrollment Limitation:• Graduation from an accredited high school in the United States, or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) or the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). • Students with a high school diploma from a school outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated by an approved independent agency. Such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis. • Current curriculum planning summary sheet within the semester in which the pre-enrollment packet is being submitted. • Completion of the program application (pre-enrollment packet) and submittal prior to the deadline. • Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR Certification • Completion of an introductory course in Fire Technology or equivalency to FT 300.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is the second of a three-course series to prepare students for a career in the fire service. It provides the awareness skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level fire fighter to recognize and identify hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction (WMD), isolate hazards and deny entry, and initiate required notification. At the operations level, this course provides the skills and knowledge needed to identify incident scope; select, use, and inspect personal protective equipment (PPE); perform emergency decontamination; perform assigned tasks at a hazardous materials/WMD incident including product control techniques; and evaluate and report incident progress. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis.

FT 219 Fire Fighter 1 Academy Module 1C

  • Units:2
  • Hours:30 hours LEC; 26 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:EMT 101 and FT 300 with grades of "C" or better; Students must be accepted into the Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) Fire Academy prior to enrolling in FT 217, FT 218, and FT 219. • Enrollment Process: A Los Rios Community College District student identification number is required to access the online application. Enrollment eligibility consists of successful completion of prerequisite courses in order to qualify for the random selection pool from which a class is selected. Students must reapply each semester. There is no waiting list. • Successful completion of the online application, along with all supporting documents as stipulated on the online page, must be submitted to the Career Education Division by the posted due date.
  • Enrollment Limitation:• Graduation from an accredited high school in the United States, or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) or the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). • Students with a high school diploma from a school outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated by an approved independent agency. Such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis. • Current curriculum planning summary sheet within the semester in which the pre-enrollment packet is being submitted. • Completion of the program application (pre-enrollment packet) and submittal prior to the deadline. • Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR Certification • Completion of an introductory course in Fire Technology or equivalency to FT 300.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is one of three courses that can either be accomplished as an individual module or as a collective with an approved State Fire Training Fire Academy such as FT 215.
This course complies with the California State Fire Training 'Fire Fighter 1C,' 2022 approved curriculum. This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level fire fighter to recognize hazards and unsafe situations; don, doff, and maintain wildland personal protective equipment; deploy a fire shelter; maintain suppression hand tools and equipment; assemble and prepare for response;
construct and secure a fire line; reduce the threat of fire exposure to improved properties; and mop up and patrol a fire area when working with wildland fires. FT 217, FT 218, and FT 219 must be completed prior to testing for the Fire Fighter 1 certification. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis.

FT 295 Independent Studies in Fire Technology

  • Units:1 - 3
  • Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.

FT 298 Work Experience in Fire Technology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of fire technology. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in associate degree level or certificate occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies. During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. All students are required to attend the first course meeting, a mid-semester meeting, and a final meeting. Additionally, students who have not already successfully completed a Work Experience course will be required to attend weekly orientations while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

FT 299 Experimental Offering in Fire Technology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

FT 300 Fire Protection Organization

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides an introduction to fire protection and emergency services. Fire Protection Organization is recommended as the first course in the series of fire technology courses. Topics covered include: career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; 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; an introduction to fire protection systems; and an introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for the Principles of Emergency Services.

FT 301 Fire Prevention Technology

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:FT 300
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention, history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and application of codes and standards, plans review, fire inspection practices with identification and correction of fire hazards, fire and life safety education, and fire investigation. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Fire Prevention.

FT 302 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:FT 300 and 301
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and fire alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, fire protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, as well as portable fire extinguishers. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Fire Protection Systems.

FT 303 Building Construction for Fire Protection

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:FT 300, 301, and 302
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is the study of the components of building construction that relate 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 fires and other emergencies. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relation to past fires in residential, commercial land industrial occupancies.This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Building Construction for Fire Prevention.

FT 304 Fire Behavior and Combustion

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:FT 300, 301, 302, and 303
  • Transferable:CSU
  • General Education:Local GE L5
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides the student with theories 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. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Fire Behavior and Combustion.

FT 305 Firefighter Safety and Survival

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:FT 300, 301, 302, 303, and 304
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The course introduces the principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral changes throughout the emergency services profession. Emphasis is placed on occupational health and safety of firefighters as well as their personal and organizational accountability. Topics include safety, risk management, medical and fitness standards, industry standards relating to vehicle operation and road scene safety as well as firefighter fatality case studies and analysis. The course emphasizes best safety practices before, during, and after the emergency incident. This course meets the National Fire Academy, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum model for Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival.

FT 499 Experimental Offering in Fire Technology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

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