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Santa Ana College: Degrees and Certificates for 2006-2007

Fire Technology

Administration Fire Services Chief Officer Degree (SAC 1508) and Certificate (SAC 2598)

(Formerly: Administrative Fire Services Administrative Assistant Degree 1505)

The Administration Fire Services, Chief Officer Degree is designed to prepare students for careers as chief officers. This program meets the requirements of the California Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Chief Officer Certification track of the California State Fire Marshal.

Major requirements for the associate degree:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 262A, Fire Management 2A,2
  Leadership & Effective Communications
Fire Academy 262B, Fire Management 2B,2
  Financial Management
Fire Academy 262C, Fire Management 2C,2
  Personnel & Labor Relations
Fire Academy 262D, Fire Management 2D,2
  Master Planning
Fire Academy 262E, Fire Management 2E,2
  Contemporary Issues & Concepts
Fire Academy 272A, Fire Command 2A,2
  Command Tactics at Major Fires
Fire Academy 272B, Fire Command 2B,2
  Management of Major Hazmat Incidents
Fire Academy 272C, Fire Command 2C,2
  High Rise Fire Tactics
Fire Academy 272D, Fire Command 2D,2
  Planning for Large Scale Disasters
Fire Academy 273B, Fire Command 2E,2
  Wildland Firefighting Tactics
                                                                                   TOTAL20

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241A, 241B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 261, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060,104.

Fire Administrative Fire Services
Legal Emphasis Degree (SAC 1506)

(Formerly: Option II: Administrative Fire Services Legal Emphasis Degree 1506)

The administrative fire services degree is designed to prepare students for careers as administrative assistants to fire chiefs and as staff assistants to fire protection engineers and chief officers to enable fire department secretaries to upgrade skills in the area of fire protection and to give persons from other disciplines an opportunity to expand their knowledge of fire protection services. The program meets requirements of the California Fire Chiefs’ Association Administrative Fire Services Division and college or university preparation. “If Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a "C" or better grade it may be used to satisfy the requirements of section F of the general education requirements for graduation.”

Major requirements for the associate idegree:

CourseUnits
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
Computer Science 100, The Computer & Society3
Management 120, Principles of Management3
Accounting 101, Financial Accounting
  OR4
Accounting 101H, Honors Financial Accounting
Business 101, Business Law3
                                                                                   TOTAL19

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241A, 241B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 261, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 102, 103, 105, 106, 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060,104.

Administrative Fire Services
Communications Degree (SAC 1507)

(Formerly: Option III: Administrative Fire Services Communications Degree 1507)

The administrative fire services degree is designed to prepare students for careers as administrative assistants to fire chiefs and as staff assistants to fire protection engineers and chief officers to enable fire department secretaries to upgrade skills in the area of fire protection and to give persons from other disciplines an opportunity to expand their knowledge of fire protection services. The program meets requirements of the California Fire Chiefs’ Association Administrative Fire Services Division and college or university preparation. “If Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a "C" or better grade it may be used to satisfy the requirements of section F of the general education requirements for graduation.”

Major requirements for the associate degree:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 241A, Fire Instructor IA2
Fire Academy 241B, Fire Instructor IB2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Computer Science 100, The Computer & Society3
Management 120, Principles of Management3
Accounting 101, Financial Accounting
  OR4
Accounting 101H, Honors Financial Accounting
Business 101, Business Law3
                                                                                   TOTAL20

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241A, 241B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 261, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060,104.

Fire Administration Option Degree (SAC 0643) and Certificate (SAC 2494)

The program in fire administration is designed to prepare students for careers as fire service officers. The program meets requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Fire Officer and college or university preparation. Transcript evaluation may allow up to a maximum of 18 units of credit for previous fire service education. “If Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a "C" or better grade it may be used to satisfy the requirements of section F of the general education requirements for graduation.”

Major requirements for the associate degree and certificate:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 062, Basic Incident Command Systems1
Fire Academy 062B, ICS-300 Intermediate ICS1
Fire Academy 231A, Fire Prevention Officer IA2
Fire Academy 231B, Fire Prevention Officer IB2
Fire Academy 241A, Fire Instructor IA2
Fire Academy 241B, Fire Instructor IB2
Fire Academy 251A, Fire Investigation 1A2
Fire Academy 261, Fire Management 12
Fire Academy 271A, Fire Command IA2
Fire Academy 271B, Fire Command IB2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
                                                                                   TOTAL21

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062A, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 76C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060,104.

Fire Technology Medical Services Officer
Option Degree (SAC 0641)

The fire emergency medical services officer program is designed to prepare students for a career in fire emergency medical services management. This program meets the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services and college or university preparation. National and state fire academy courses may be substituted for similar courses. “If Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a "C" or better grade it may be used to satisfy the requirements of section F of the general education requirements for graduation.”

Major requirements for the associate degree:

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CourseUnits
Fire Academy 062, Basic Incident Command Systems1
Fire Academy 241A, Fire Instructor IA2
Fire Academy 241B, Fire Instructor IB2
Fire Academy 261, Fire Management I2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 102, Fire Behavior & Combustion3
Fire Technology 103, Personal Fire Safety3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
Fire Technology 105, Building Construction for Fire Protection3
Fire Technology 106, Fire Protection Equipment & Systems3
Emergency Medical Technician 100, Emergency Medical6
  Technician I-(Basic)
                                                                                   TOTAL31

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060,104.

Medical Services Officer Option Certificate (SAC 2692)

The fire emergency medical services officer certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in fire emergency medical services management. This program meets the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services and college or university preparation. National and state fire academy courses may be substituted for similar courses.

Major requirements for the certificate:

Fire Academy 062, Basic Incident Command Systems1
Fire Academy 241A, Fire Instructor IA2
Fire Academy 241B, Fire Instructor IB2
Fire Academy 261, Fire Management I2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Emergency Medical Technician 100, Emergency Medical6
  Technician I-(Basic)
                                                                                   TOTAL16

Prevention Officer Degree (SAC 0657)

The fire prevention officer degree is designed to prepare students as fire protection engineering technicians and as staff assistants to fire protection engineers; to enable fire department personnel to upgrade skills in the area of fire prevention; and to give architects and engineers and persons from other disciplines an opportunity to expand their knowledge of building and life safety and fire protection. This program meets the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Firefighter I and college or university preparation. This degree option does not meet section F of the general education requirements unless Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a “C” or better grade.

Major requirements for the associate degree:

Fire Technology Core:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 231A, Fire Prevention IA2
Fire Academy 231B, Fire Prevention IB2
Fire Academy 231C, Fire Prevention IC2
Fire Academy 232A, Fire Prevention Officer 2A2
Fire Academy 232B, Fire Prevention Officer 2B2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 102, Fire Behavior & Combustion3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
Fire Technology 105, Building Construction for Fire Protection3
Fire Technology 106, Fire Protection Equipment & Systems3
                                                                                   TOTAL26

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241A, 241B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 261, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 103, 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060,104.

Prevention Officer Certificate (SAC 2693)

The fire prevention officer certificate is designed to prepare students as fire protection engineering technicians and as staff assistants to fire protection engineers; to enable fire department personnel to upgrade skills in the area of prevention; and to give architects and engineers and persons from other disciplines an opportunity to expand their knowledge of building and life safety and fire protection. This certificate program meets the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Firefighter I and college or university preparation.

Major requirements for the certificate:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 231A, Fire Prevention IA2
Fire Academy 231B, Fire Prevention IB2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
Fire Technology 105, Building Construction for Fire Protection3
Fire Technology 106, Fire Protection Equipment & Systems3
                                                                                   TOTAL16

Hazardous Materials Option Degree (SAC 0103)

The program in hazardous materials is designed to prepare students for careers as hazardous materials technicians. The program meets the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services and college or university preparation. National and state fire academy courses or equivalent can be substituted for similar courses. “If Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a "C" or better grade it may be used to satisfy the requirements of section F of the general education requirements for graduation.”

Major requirements for the associate degree:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 084, Hazardous Materials First Responder0.6
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 102, Fire Behavior & Combustion3
Fire Technology 103, Personal Fire Safety3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
Fire Technology 105, Building Construction for Fire Protection3
Fire Technology 106, Fire Protection Equipment & Systems3
Fire Officer Training 020A, Hazardous Materials 1A2
Fire Officer Training 020B, Hazardous Materials 1B2
Fire Officer Training 020C, Hazardous Materials 1C2
Fire Officer Training 020D, Hazardous Materials 1D2
Fire Officer Training 021A, Hazardous Materials 1E1
Fire Officer Training 021B, Hazardous Materials 1F1
Fire Officer Training 021C, Hazardous Materials 1G1
                                                                                   TOTAL29.6

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Chemistry 119, Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241A, 241B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 261, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060,104.

Hazardous Materials Option Certificate (SAC 2691)

The certificate in hazardous materials is designed to prepare students for careers as hazardous materials technicians. This certificate program meets the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services and college or university preparation. National and state fire academy courses or equivalent can be substituted for similar courses.

Major requirements for the certificate:

Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 102, Fire Behavior & Combustion3
Fire Technology 103, Personal Fire Safety3
Fire Officer Training 020A, Hazardous Materials 1A2
Fire Officer Training 020B, Hazardous Materials 1B2
Fire Officer Training 020C, Hazardous Materials 1C2
Fire Officer Training 020D, Hazardous Materials 1D2
                                                                                   TOTAL17
Public Fire Safety Education Officer Option Degree (SAC 0644)

The public education officer program is designed to prepare students for a career in fire service public education and meets the requirements of college or university preparation. Public education offers work in liaison with fire prevention, arson, and fire suppression units to impart vital information on fire and life safety to the community. This degree option does not meet section F of the general education requirements unless Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a “C” or better grade.

Major requirements for the associate degree:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 200, Fire Public Education Officer 12
Fire Academy 231A, Fire Prevention Officer IA2
Fire Academy 231B, Fire Prevention Officer IB2
Fire Academy 241A, Fire Instructor IA2
Fire Academy 241B, Fire Instructor IB2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 102, Fire Behavior & Combustion3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
Fire Technology 105, Building Construction for Fire Protection3
Fire Technology 106, Fire Protection Equipment & Systems3
                                                                                   TOTAL25

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 261, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 103, 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060, 102,104.

Public Fire Safety Education Officer Option Certificate (SAC 2694)

The public education officer certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in fire service public education and meets the requirements of college or university preparation. Public education offers work in liaison with fire prevention, arson, and fire suppression units to impart vital information on fire and life safety to the community.

Major requirements for the certificate:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 200, Fire Public Education Officer 12
Fire Academy 231A, Fire Prevention Officer IA2
Fire Academy 231B, Fire Prevention Officer IB2
Fire Academy 241A, Fire Instructor IA2
Fire Academy 241B, Fire Instructor IB2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
                                                                                   TOTAL16

Public Fire Service Option Degree (SAC 0646) and Certificate (SAC 2393)

The public fire service program is designed to provide occupational preparation in federal, state, local and private fire protection agencies and for those desiring to enter fire service work in such areas as firefighting with emphasis in fire prevention, inspection and safety practices. Completion of the Fire Academy 060 course is recognized by the California State Board of Fire Services as meeting the requirements for Certified Firefighter 1 Training Academy and college and university preparation. The Basic Fire Academy 060 credits are nontransferable. Prerequisites to the Basic Fire Academy include: All Fire Technology core courses and students must meet NFPA 1582 medical standards, pass physical ability test and achieve specific reading, and writing skills.

Major requirements for the associate degree and certificate:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 007, Orientation & Physical Fitness1
Fire Academy 008, Firefighter I Physical Ability Examination0.1
Fire Academy 051, Fire Tools, Equipment Related Technology0.2
Fire Academy 060, Basic Fire Academy12
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 102, Fire Behavior & Combustion3
Fire Technology 103, Personal Fire Safety3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
Fire Technology 105, Building Construction for Fire Protection3
Fire Technology 106, Fire Protection Equipment & Systems3
Fire Technology 121, Physical Fitness for Public Safety Personnel4
                                                                                   TOTAL35.3

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 019, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 052, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 083A, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241A, 241B, 241C, 242A, 242B, 242C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 261, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 100A; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060,104.

Training Officer Option Degree (SAC 0104)

The training officer program is designed to prepare students for a career in training. This program meets the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services and college or university preparation. National and state fire academy courses may be substituted for similar courses. "If Fire Technology 121 is completed as an elective with a "C" or better grade it may be used to satisfy the requirements of section F of the general education requirements for graduation.

Major requirements for the associate degree:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 062, Basic Incident Command Systems1
Fire Academy 241A, Fire Instructor IA2
Fire Academy 241B, Fire Instructor IB2
Fire Academy 242A, Fire Instructor 2A2
Fire Academy 242B, Fire Instructor 2B2
Fire Academy 242C, Fire Instructor 2C2
Fire Academy 261, Fire Management I2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 102, Fire Behavior & Combustion3
Fire Technology 103, Personal Fire Safety3
Fire Technology 104, Fire Prevention Technology3
Fire Technology 105, Building Construction for Fire Protection3
Fire Technology 106, Fire Protection Equipment & Systems3
                                                                                   TOTAL31

Recommended electives: Business 121; Business Applications 052; Emergency Medical Technician 100, 111; Fire Academy 003, 003A, 006, 006A, 006B, 007, 008, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 009, 009A, 009B, 010, 013, 014, 015, 017, 018, 020, 025, 026, 027, 030, 031, 033, 034, 034B, 035, 035B, 037, 041A, 050, 051, 052, 060, 061, 061A, 061B, 061C, 062A, 062B, 062C, 063, 063A, 063B, 066, 066B, 066C, 071A, 074A, 074B, 076, 076A, 076C, 077A, 078A, 079, 079A, 079B, 079D, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 083, 084, 084A, 086, 101, 101A, 180, 200, 231A, 231B, 231C, 232A, 232B, 232C, 233A, 233B, 241C, 243, 245, 245A, 251A, 251B, 252A, 252B, 252C, 262, 262A, 262B, 262C, 262D, 262E, 271A, 271B, 272A, 272B, 272C, 272D, 273B, 290; Fire Officer Training 001, 002, 002A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 007A, 007C, 007D, 009, 010, 011, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 021A, 021B, 021C, 030, 101; Fire Public Safety 012, 022, 030, 031, 032, 041, 042, 043, 066, 080; Fire Technology 121; Journalism 121; Management 122; Mathematics 053; Philosophy 108, 110, 111; Physics 109; Speech Communication 060, 103 or 103H, 104; TV/Video Communications 105 or 105H.

Training Officer Option Certificate (SAC 2195)

The training officer certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in training. This certificate program meets the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services and college or university preparation. National and state fire academy courses may be substituted for similar courses.

Major requirements for the certificate:

CourseUnits
Fire Academy 062, Basic Incident Command Systems1
Fire Academy 241A, Fire Instructor IA2
Fire Academy 241B, Fire Instructor IB2
Fire Academy 242A, Fire Instructor 2A2
Fire Academy 242B, Fire Instructor 2B2
Fire Academy 261, Fire Management I2
Fire Technology 101, Fire Protection Organization3
Fire Technology 102, Fire Behavior & Combustion3
                                                                                   TOTAL17
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