Course Description
Under supervision, students will learn to work in a firehouse environment alongside
professional firefighters. Students will be introduced to basic situations in a working
firehouse, including hands-on training, emergency response, clerical responsibilities
and other duties as assigned. Students will be able to use these hours towards their
requirement for their Firefighter I State Certification.
Units: 3
Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree
Pass/No Pass Only
- Lab hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, a State Fire Marshal certified
basic firefighting academy or equivalent as determined by the Coordinator of the Fire
Technology program. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state
regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Successful completion
of a National Registry certified Emergency Medical Technician: Basic course or equivalent
as determined by the Coordinator of the Fire Technology program. NOTE: Approval of
equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will
also grant equivalency. Acceptance into a fire agency cadet program. Cadets (or volunteer
firefighters) are subjected to an interview process by a fire department before being
chosen as a cadet. Minimum requirements to be chosen as a cadet are successful completion
of, or concurrent enrollment in, a Fire Academy, successful completion of an EMT course
and possession of an EMT certificate, age of 18 or older, and a valid California Driver
License.
Corequisites: None
