Do you have the courage and physical strength to save lives in emergencies? Get all the skills you will need to start your career in the fire service. Our Fire Technology program will teach you how to ensure safety and minimize the loss of life and property on a daily basis.
If you’re interested in broadening your range as an emergency responder, there are a variety of educational paths you can take. Whatever path you choose, your career will allow you to make a difference in people’s lives.
- Firefighter Technology students train for 4 semesters to earn an AA/AS degree to prepare for a career in the fire service. Certificates and skills certificates can also be earned.
- Firefighter 1 Academy students train for 1 semester to gain the tools, training and education to be hired as a certified firefighter by a professional fire service agency.
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) train for 1 semester in Health Sciences and work in fire departments, as ambulance providers, in hospital emergency rooms, and search and rescue.
Careers in Fire Service
Being a firefighter isn’t your only choice. There are many related fields to fire service.
- Start your career as a fire marshal or fire chief.
- Work as a police officer or get a job with homeland security.
- You could be a building inspector or arson investigator. Or, become a paramedic.
Academic Plans for Fire Technology
Each plan shows all the courses you need to take to complete your goal from start to finish. Map your education by clicking on the Academic Plan for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below.
Note: The academic plans will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan.
Fire Technology—AA/AS Degree
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| FIRE 0001 |
3 |
|
| FIRE 0008 |
3 |
|
| ENGL 0001A |
4 |
|
| BIOL 0055 or MATH 0013 or MATH 0018 |
4 |
MATH 0013 or MATH 0018 can be used to complete math learning skills requirement if needed. |
| PSYC 0103 or SOC 0003 or SSCI 0010 |
3 |
|
| TOTAL |
17 |
|
Term 2
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| FIRE 0003 |
3 |
|
| HSCI 0002 |
8 |
Bump HSCI 0002 to Summer and take BIOL 0055 in Spring if not yet taken. |
| PSYC 0110 or PSYC 0150 |
3 |
|
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Term 3
| Course |
Units |
| FIRE 0004 |
3 |
| FIRE 0005 |
3 |
| FIRE 0010 |
3 |
| COMM 0001 |
3 |
| Any Foreign Language course or PHOT 0060A or ART 0004A |
3 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
Term 4
| Course |
Units |
| FIRE 0100 |
16 |
| KIN 0097 |
2.5 |
| TOTAL |
18.5 |
Fire Technology—Certificate of Achievement
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| FIRE 0001 |
3 |
|
| FIRE 0003 |
3 |
|
| HSCI 0002 |
8 |
See HSCI 0002 course description for prerequisite and advisory details. |
| TOTAL |
15 |
|
Term 2
| Course |
Units |
| FIRE 0004 |
3 |
| FIRE 0005 |
3 |
| FIRE 0008 |
3 |
| FIRE 0010 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
12 |
Term 3
| Course |
Units |
| FIRE 0100 |
16 |
| KIN 0097 |
2.5 |
| TOTAL |
18.5 |
Firefighter II—Skills Certificate
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| FIRE 0098 |
2 |
|
| FIRE 0102 |
4.5 |
See FIRE 0102 course description for prerequisite details. |
| TOTAL |
6.5 |
|
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