Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size9–30 studentsCredits17PrerequisiteProof of Emergency Medical Technician certification or Paramedic licensure. FIRE 715 or equivalent course from another accredited California Community College Fire Technology program and successful completion of at least three additional units of Fire Technology coursework or a minimum of one year of professional fire service experience in a suppression unit confirmed in writing by a supervising company officer or sponsorship by a fire service agency as a professional firefighter. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the student to become an entry-level firefighter. Training will cover the roles and responsibilities of firefighter 1 and 2, including structural suppression activities, hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction (WMD), wildland firefighting, and confined space rescue awareness. This course meets the requirements outlined by California State Fire Training. (Certificate of course completion issued by the Fire Technology Department.)Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri, Mon Wed Thu Fri, Tue 