FIRETEC 421 - Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety

    Recent Professors
    P. Overstreet-Murphy
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of FIRETEC 421
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides students with a basic knowledge of fire and life safety aspects related to the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Inspector I including building construction, occupancy classifications, occupancy load, means of egress, hazardous conditions, fire growth potential, fire flow, and emergency planning and preparedness measures. The Fire Prevention Inspector courses are designed for (1) students who are seeking a career as a Fire Inspector working within a fire department fire prevention bureau, (2) Fire Professionals preparing for the California State Board of Fire Service for Fire Inspector Certification, and (3) individuals seeking employment as an inspector within corporate industry. Upon successful completion of Fire 420-423 with a score of 80% or higher on the final examination, the student and fire professional will receive a Certificate of Completion from The California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES). To become certified as a Fire Inspector I, the applicant must meet all requirements as set forth by the Office of the State Fire Marshall, State Fire Training.
    Usually Held
    Sat 9:00am–4:50pm