FTEC 295A - FIREFIGHTER 1 ACADEMY

    Recent Professors
    Mark Gilman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    9
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Academy requires physical exertion, lifting of 40 or more pounds, ability to climb ladders, walk in irregular terrain, and pass Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT). Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FTEC 295AL. Prerequisite Completion of FTEC 111 Combined with FTEC 295B provides the student with the knowledge to meet California State Fire Training requirements for a Firefighter 1 Academy. This coursework is the first step toward Firefighter 1 Certification. Combines classroom coursework with hands on training. Coursework includes, but is not limited to: history and development of the fire service, organization command and control, communications and alarms, fire behavior, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose and appliances, nozzles and fire streams, and protective systems. Students may have to purchase additional supplies not provided by the college.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:30am–1:50pm