FIRE THECHNOLOGY CHIEF OFFICER

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1 FIRE THECHNOLOGY This program prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. This including instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substance, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedure, public relations and applicable laws and regulation. CHIEF OFFICER Upon Successful Completion of this program, student should be able to: Demonstrate skills and knowledge that is expected in upper-level management position within the fire service through the application of leadership, management, and ethical decision making models. Develop mission-specific goals and strategies to support executive leadership in fire department daily operation as well as all-risk emergency situations. Analyze intergovernmental relationships between city, count, state and federal agencies as they are defined in that National Incident Management System and the State of California Master Mutual Aid Plan. Requires Courses (19.5 units) FIT-C2A Command 2A, Command Tactics At Major Fires 2 FIT-C2B Command 2B, Management of Major Hazardous Materials Incidents 2 FIT-C2C Command 2C, High Rise Fire Tactics 2 FIT-C2D Command 2D, Planning for Large Scale Disasters 2 FIT-C2E Command 2E, Wild Land Firefighter Tactics 1 FIT-C40 Advanced Incident Command System (I-400).5 FIT-M2A Organizational Development and Human Relations 2 FIT-M2B Fire Management 2B, Fire Service and Financial Service 2 FIT-M2C Management 2C, Personnel and Labor Relations 2 FIT-M2D Fire Management 2D, Master Planning in the Fire Science 2 FIT-M2E Contemporary Issues and Concepts 2 Units

2 The Associates in Science Degree in Fire Technology, Chief Officer will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog, FIRE OFFICER This program is a professional development program designed for experience firefighters within the firefighting industry. Modeled after the California State Fire Marshal s Fire Officer Certification Program, this program allows students to take courses to satisfy the certification requirement of the State Fire Marshal while simultaneously earning degree credit. The program emphasizes command and leadership principles, and provides breadth in other areas such as fire investigation, fire Prevention, and training, which are required competencies for Fire Officers. Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to manage all-risk emergency incidents at the Fire Officer level. Competently apply leadership and management theories and decision-making models as they relate to the local, state and federal emergency response at the Fire Officer Level. Analyze complex emergency response scenarios and effectively identify strategies and tactics for successful mitigation. Required Courses (18.5 units) Units FIT-A1A Fire Investigation 1A 2 FIT-C1A Command 1A, Command Principles for Command Officers 2 FIT-C1B Command 1B, Command Operations for the Company Officer 2 FIT-C1C Fire Command 1C, I-Zone Firefighting for Company Officer 2 FIT-C30 Intermediate Incident Command System (I-300).5 FIT-I1A Instructor 1A, Instructional Techniques 2 FIT-I1B Instructor 1B, Instructional Techniques 2 FIT-M1 Fire Management 1, Management/Supervision for Company Officers 2

3 FIT-P1A Prevention 1A, Fire Inspection Practices 2 FIT-P1B Prevention 1B, Code Enforcement 2 The in Fire Technology, Fire Officer will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog. FIRE TECHNOLOGY This program prepares individuals for an entry-level career in the fire service by providing a foundation of core concepts, practices, vocabulary, culture, safety, and requirements for the fire service. This program follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland and is a component of accreditation from the California State Fire Marshal. Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: Identity minimum qualification and entry-level skill for fire fighter hiring. The student will be able to describe the following elements: written exam process; physical agility exams, oral interview, chief s interview; background investigation; and fire fighter probationary process. Student will identify fire service history, culture and diversity. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, appraise and evaluate fire and emergency incident and identify components of emergency management and fire fighter safety including: size-up, report conditions, Incident Command System; RECEO; 10 Standard Firefighting Orders; 18 Situation that shout Watch Out ; and common factors associated with injuries and line of duty deaths. Identify and comprehend laws, regulations, codes and standards that influence fire department operations, and identify regulatory and advisory organizations that create that create and mandate them especially in the areas of fire prevention, building codes and ordinances, and firefighter health and safety. Analyze the causes of fire, determine extinguishing agents and methods, differentiate the stages of the fire and fire development, and compare methods of heat transfer. Identify and describe the apparatus used in the fire service, and equipment and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.

4 Identify and describe common types of building construction and condition associated with structural collapse and firefighter safety. Differentiate between fire detection and alarm system, and identity common health and safety concerns for firefighter and first responders. Requirements Courses (23 units) Units FIT-1 Fire Protection Organization 3 FIT-2 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 FIT-3 Fire Protection Equipment and System 3 FIT-4 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 FIT-5 Fire Prevention 3 FIT-7 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety 3 Electives (Choose from list below) 5 Electives (5 units) EMS-50 and 51 Emergency Medical Services-Basic and Clinical/Field 7 FIT-8 Strategies and Tactics 3 FIT-9 Fire Ground Hydraulics 3 FIT-14 Wildland Fire Control 3 FIT-A1A Fire Investigation 1A 2 FIT-C1A Command 1A, Command Principles for Command Officers 2 FIT-C1B Command 1B, Command Operation for the Company Officer 2 FIT-C1C Fire Com 1C, I-Zone Firefighter for Com Off 2 FIT-C30 Intermediate Incident Command System (I-300).5 FIT-11A Instructor 1A, Instructional Techniques 2 FIT-11B Instructor 1B, Instructional Techniques 2 FIT-M1 Fire Management 1, Management/Supervision for Company Officers 2 FIT-P1A Prevention 1A, Fire Inspection Practices 2 FIT-P1B Prevention 1B, Code Enforcement 2 CON-61 Material of Construction 3 GEG/PHS-5 Weather and Climate 3 KIN-35 Foundation for Fitness and Wellness 3

5 MAG-44 Principle of Management 3 PHI-12 Intro to Ethics: Contemporary Moral Issue 3 Students who successfully the certificate may also be eligible to receive additional certificate may also eligible to receive additional certificate through FEMA/ National Fire Academy. The in Fire Technology will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog. FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY Upon successful completion of this program, student should be able to: Perform skills that meet National Fire Protection Associate Standards 1001 for fire fighter and California State Fire Marshal Standard for the fighter 1. Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills required for entry-level fire fighter position. Analyze emergency and hazardous condition that is inherent to the firefighting profession. Required Courses (19 units) Units FIT-S3 Basic Firefighter Academy 19 The in Fire Academy will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as describe in the college catalog.