This certificate programprovides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successfulemployment in the Fire Service industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested inseeking entry-level firefighting positions by completing a California StateFire Training Accredited Region Training Fire Academy. Fire Academy Certificate of AchievementCertification includes the completion of FIRE 100 and KIN 97. Correquisites for FIRE 100 include: FIRE 1 and HSCI 2 (Fire ProtectionOrganization & Emergency Medical Technician). Career opportunities include: Seasonal Firefighter, Intern Firefighter,Volunteer Firefighter, and Career Firefighter. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is notequivalent to an Associate’s Degree.
Core Courses | # of Sections Annually | Annual Enrollment |
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FIRE 100 | 3 | 110 |
KIN 97 | 3 | 110 |
TheFire Academy Certificate of Achievement is being created in response tostudents seeking recognition for completing Fire Academy Training who mightcurrently hold a degree in Fire Technology but have not completed the FireAcademy. It is also being created togive recognition to Veterans who desire to obtain a fire academy certificatebut do not wish to take any additional course work. The Fire Academy Certificate of Achievementis in line with Fire Technology Program Outcomes as listed below:
FireTechnology Program Outcomes:
Analyze and applymeasures to resolve problems in areas of fire suppression, fire prevention andEMS.
Recognize theimportance of ethics, professionalism and diversity within the fire technologyfield.
Communicateeffectively in both oral presentations and written reports.
Demonstratetechnical, cognitive, and psycho-motor skills necessary to achieve and maintainemployment in the fire service.
Demonstrate knowledgeand understanding of the fire service industry.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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FIRE 100 | Fire Academy | 16.0 | Y1 |
KIN 97 | Fire Academy Physical Training | 2.5 | Y1 |
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units |
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FIRE 100 | FIRE 100 | Firefighter 1 Academy | 16 |
KIN 97 | KIN 97 | Fire Academy Physical Training | 2.5 |
Total Units Required | 18.5 | ||
Program Advisory: Completion of FIRE 99 |
Proposed Sequence: Year 1, Fall = 18.5 units
TOTAL UNITS: 18.5 units
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