Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteCalifornia State Fire Training certification standards require candidate to have met educational requirements for Fire Fighter I prior to Fire Officer (Level 1 and II) certification or equivalent. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionEnables emergency responders to recognize circumstances and key indicators that may signify a terrorist incident or threat potential. Topics include implementing incident command, self-protective measures, scene security, force protection, and defensive measures associated with biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosives incidents. Materials and information relevant to current events on emergency preparedness in terrorist incident management for emergency responders of all disciplines are explored. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Emergency Medical Services 319. 