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168 FIRE TECHNOLOGY
116 119 144
FIRE ACADEMY I FIRE ACADEMY IV PHYSICAL STANDARDS FOR THE
FIREFIGHTER
4.0 Units 12.0 Units
1.5 Units
FIRE 116 trains students in the theory and FIRE 119 is designed to train students in the
practice of fire fighting technology. Topics theory and practice of fire fighting technol- FIRE 144 is designed to give in-service fire-
include organization of the fire service, fire ogy. Topics include urban search and rescue fighters and other interested students physi-
characteristics and behavior, fire prevention operation, rescue systems, trench rescue cal conditioning and manipulative drills in
and public education, extinguishing agents, operations, the incident command system, order to prepare the student for the Califor-
fire protection systems, and fire service and hazardous materials including weap- nia Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
communications. This course, together with ons of mass destruction. The course also This course will provide information on the
FIRE 117, Fire Academy II, FIRE 118, Fire provides students with live fire exercises CPAT and the Biddle Associate Validated
Academy III and FIRE 119, Fire Academy IV in flammable liquids, compressed gases, Test. Students will learn about firefighter
meets the State Board of Fire Services train- aircraft and survival, and advanced struc- wellness programs and current National Fire
ing requirements for Fire-fighter I certifica- tural firefighting techniques. Multi-company Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
tion. Experience requirements will need to fire ground operations, including truck and Note: Students taking this course will be
be met prior to application for Firefighter I engine company operations are included. required to engage in strenuous physical
certification. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory This course together with FIRE 116, FIRE 117, activity and will train in a para-military
3.67 hours. Recommended Preparation: and FIRE 118, meets the State Board of Fire environment. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory
Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Services training requirements for Firefighter 1.5 hours. Recommended Preparation: FIRE
Typically Offered: Winter. I certification. Experience requirements will 101, ENGL 120 or ESL 151, KIN 167 or KIN 168.
still need to be met prior to application for Course Typically Offered: Every Other Year.
117 Firefighter I certification. Lecture 9 hours/
FIRE ACADEMY II Laboratory 11 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 118. 150
Course Typically Offered: Fall. TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1A
12.0 Units
120 2.0 Units
FIRE 117 is designed to train students in VERDUGO FIRE RECRUIT ACADEMY
the theory and practice of fire fighting FIRE 150 offers students the basic methods
technology. Topics include use and applica- 16.0 Units and techniques employed by fire service
tion of self-contained breathing apparatus, personnel to select, develop and organize
salvage and overhaul operations, fire control FIRE 120 trains students in the theory and material for in-service training programs,
techniques, fire hoe, nozzles, streams and practice of fire fighting technology. Topics evaluation, and application of principles
water supply, fire service ground ladders, include organization of the fire service, fire of skills development through practice
and portable fire extinguishers. This course characteristics and behavior, fire preven- teaching demonstrations. This is the initial
together with FIRE 116, FIRE 118, and FIRE tion and public education, extinguishing offering of a two-course series. This course
119 meets the State Board of Fire Services agents, fire protection systems, fire service applies to California Fire Service Training
training requirements for Firefighter I certi- communications, use and application of and Education System. Lecture 2.5 hours.
fication. Experience requirements will need self-contained breathing apparatus, salvage Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or employment in a
to be met prior to application for Firefighter and overhaul operations, fire control tech- fire related occupation.
I certification. Lecture 9 hours/Laboratory niques, fire hose, nozzles, streams and
11 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 116. Course water supply, fire service ground ladders, 151
Typically Offered: Spring. and portable fire extinguishers. This course TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1B
also involves arduous physical training and
118 strict paramilitary conduct expectations. 2.0 Units
FIRE ACADEMY III Note: This course is intended for persons
employed in the fire service. This course is FIRE 151 is the second of a two-course
4.0 Units very fast paced and arduous. The conduct series providing fire service personnel with
expectations of this course are similar to that a variety of methods and techniques for
FIRE 118 is designed to train students in the of a typical fire department structured as a selection, development, application and
theory and practice of fire fighting technol- para-military organization. No credit if taken analysis of evaluative measures applicable
ogy. Topics include techniques of firefighting after FIRE 116, 117, 118, or 119. Lecture 11.5 to fire service instruction. Student teaching
tool and equipment, ventilation techniques, hours/Laboratory 27 hours. Recommended demonstrations are required of each partici-
rapid intervention team operations, rescue, Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL pant. Lecture 2.5 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE
vehicle extrication, forcible entry, and wild 151. Completion of FIRE 101, 102, 103, 105, and 150 or equivalent.
land firefighting operations. This course 115. CPAT certification (Candidate Physical
together with FIRE 116, FIRE 117, and FIRE Ability Test). 152
119, meets the State Board of Fire Services FIRE MANAGEMENT I
training requirements for Firefighter I
certification. Experience requirements will 2.0 Units
still need to be met prior to application for
Firefighter I certification. Lecture 5.4 hours/ FIRE 152 offers instruction to develop
Laboratory 6.11 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 117. supervisory management skills. The course
Course Typically Offered: Summer. 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
certifications. Lecture 2.5 hours. Prerequi-
site: FIRE 110 or employment in a fire related
occupation. Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
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