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FIRE ACADEMY IV PHYSICAL STANDARDS FOR THE FIRE COMMAND 1B
12.0 Units FIREFIGHTER 2.0 Units
FIRE 119 is designed to train students in the 1.5 Units FIRE 155 contains instruction in tactics, strat-
theory and practice of fi re fi ghting technol- FIRE 144 is designed to give in-service fi re- egies, and scene management principles for
ogy. Topics include urban search and rescue fi ghters and other interested students physi- hazardous materials incidents, emergency
operation, rescue systems, trench rescue cal conditioning and manipulative drills in medical services (EMS) multi-casualty inci-
operations, the incident command system, order to prepare the student for the Califor- dents, and wildland fi re fi ghting incidents.
and hazardous materials including weap- nia Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). This course also includes simulation time
ons of mass destruction. The course also This course will provide information on the pertaining to the initial decision processes at
provides students with live fi re exercises CPAT and the Biddle Associate Validated a working incident. The course includes areas
in fl ammable liquids, compressed gases, Test. Students will learn about fi refi ghter of discussion on the fi re offi cer, components
aircraft and survival, and advanced struc- wellness programs and current National Fire of triage, fi re behavior, fi re ground resources,
tural fi refi ghting techniques. Multi-company Protection Association (NFPA) standards. operations, and management. This course
fi re ground operations, including truck and Note: Students taking this course will be applies to California Fire Service Training
engine company operations are included. required to engage in strenuous physical and Education System certifi cations. Lecture
This course together with FIRE 116, FIRE 117, activity and will train in a para-military 2.5 hours. Prerequisite: Incident Command
and FIRE 118, meets the State Board of Fire environment. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory Systems (ICS) 200 or employment in a fi re
Services training requirements for Firefi ghter 1.5 hours. Recommended Preparation: FIRE related occupation. Recommended Prepa-
I certifi cation. Experience requirements will 101, ENGL 120 or ESL 151, KIN 167 or KIN 168. ration: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
still need to be met prior to application for 150 156
Firefi ghter I certifi cation. Lecture 9 hours/ TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1A FIRE PREVENTION 1A
Laboratory 11 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 118. 2.0 Units 2.0 Units
Course Typically Off ered: Fall.
FIRE 150 off ers students the basic methods FIRE 156 is the fi rst in a three-course series
120 and techniques employed by fi re service and provides fundamental instruction
VERDUGO FIRE RECRUIT ACADEMY personnel to select, develop and organize regarding the history and philosophy of fi re
16.0 Units material for in-service training programs, prevention, organization, and operation of
FIRE 120 trains students in the theory and evaluation, and application of principles a fi re prevention bureau, use of fi re codes,
practice of fi re fi ghting technology. Topics of skills development through practice identifi cation and correction of fi re hazards,
include organization of the fi re service, fi re teaching demonstrations. This is the initial and the relationship of fi re prevention to
characteristics and behavior, fi re preven- off ering of a two-course series. This course fi re safety education and detection and
tion and public education, extinguishing applies to California Fire Service Training suppression systems. This course applies
agents, fi re protection systems, fi re service and Education System. Lecture 2.5 hours. to the California fi re Service Training and
communications, use and application of Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or employment in a Education System certifi cations. Lecture 2.5
self-contained breathing apparatus, salvage fi re related occupation. hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 110 or employment
and overhaul operations, fi re control tech- 151 in a fi re related occupation. Recommended
niques, fire hose, nozzles, streams and TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1B Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
water supply, fi re service ground ladders, 2.0 Units ESL 151.
and portable fi re extinguishers. This course 157
also involves arduous physical training and FIRE 151 is the second of a two-course FIRE PREVENTION 1B
strict paramilitary conduct expectations. series providing fi re service personnel with 2.0 Units
Note: This course is intended for persons a variety of methods and techniques for
employed in the fi re service. This course is selection, development, application and FIRE 157 is the second in a three-course series
very fast paced and arduous. The conduct analysis of evaluative measures applicable presenting the methods and techniques for
expectations of this course are similar to that to fi re service instruction. Student teaching fi re prevention, use of codes, identifi cation
of a typical fi re department structured as a demonstrations are required of each partici- and correction of fi re hazards in buildings
para-military organization. No credit if taken pant. Lecture 2.5 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE and facilities containing hazardous materi-
after FIRE 116, 117, 118 or 119. Lecture 11.5 150 or equivalent. als. This course applies to the California
hours/Laboratory 27 hours. Recommended 152 fi re Service Training and Education System
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL FIRE MANAGEMENT I certifi cations. Lecture 2.5 hours. Prerequi-
151. Completion of FIRE 101, 102, 103, 105, and 2.0 Units site: FIRE 156 or employment in a fi re related
115. CPAT certifi cation (Candidate Physical FIRE 152 offers instruction to develop occupation. Recommended Preparation:
Ability Test). Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
supervisory management skills. The course
introduces key management concepts and
practices utilized and include decision-
making, time management, and leadership
styles, personnel evaluations and counseling
guidelines. This course applies to California
Fire Service Training and Education System
certifi cations. Lecture 2.5 hours. Prerequi-
site: FIRE 110 or employment in a fi re related
occupation. Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.

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