FTEC 295B - FIREFIGHTER 1 ACADEMY

    Recent Professors
    Mark Gilman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    8
    Prerequisite
    Completion of FTEC 295A and FTEC 295AL. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FTEC 295BL. Combined with FTEC 295A, 295B provides the student with the knowledge to meet California State Fire Training requirements for a Firefighter 1 Academy. This course is the second step toward Firefighter 1 Certification. The course combines classroom coursework with hands on training. Coursework includes, but is not limited
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The 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). Prerequisite: Completion of FTEC 295A and FTEC 295AL. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FTEC 295BL. Combined with FTEC 295A, 295B provides the student with the knowledge to meet California State Fire Training requirements for a Firefighter 1 Academy. This course is the second step toward Firefighter 1 Certification. The course combines classroom coursework with hands on training. Coursework includes, but is not limited to: building construction, ladders, ropes and knots, rescue procedures, forcible entry, ventilation, fire suppression, salvage, fire cause determination, fire prevention, first aid, hazardous materials, and terrorism awareness. Students may have to purchase additional supplies not provided by the college.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:30am–1:35pm