Fire Academy

The Fire Academy certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment in the fire service and augments the existing Fire Academy certificate. Coursework includes FIR170K - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy Orientation Class; FIR170L - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part A, FIR170M - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part B. Topics include but are not limited to: fire service organization, firefighter safety, tools and equipment, fire prevention,incident management systems, wild land firefighting, and fire suppression techniques. Students successfully completing the program and meeting additional industry specific requirements are eligible for California State Fire Marshal certification as a Firefighter I.

Approximately18-24 students are projected to complete the Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement annually.

CTE

The Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon completion of 26.5 units in the three-course sequence. The certificate can be completed in one year, over three academic quarters (Spring/Summer, Fall, and Winter).

The Fire Academy courses are sequential and must be taken in order. Students must successfully complete FIR170K - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy Orientation Class with a grade B or better to enroll in FIR170L - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part A.Students must successfully complete FIR170M - Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy, Part B with a grade B or better. In order to be certified by the California State Fire Marshal as a Firefighter I, students are required to successfully pass the capstone testing. Fire Academy courses are physically demanding and a health clearance is required.