Recent SemestersSpring 2027Class Size40 studentsCredits8PrerequisiteCompletion 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 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe 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 HeldTue Thu 9:30am–1:35pm