Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size20 studentsCredits15PrerequisitePrerequisites: FTEC 101 and FTEC 105 with a minimum grade of C Enrollment Limitations: Possession of a National Registry Card or possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license as required by the California State Fire Marshal's Office; Pass a Fire Fighter Physical Agility Test (FPAT) or Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the last 6 months as required by the California State Fire Marshal's Office; Pass a physical examination according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1582; Pass the Compton College Fire Physical Qualification Test; and Possess a valid California driver's license. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionEnrollment Limitations: Possession of a National Registry Card or possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license as required by the California State Fire Marshal's Office; Pass a Fire Fighter Physical Agility Test (FPAT) or Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the last 6 months as required by the California State Fire Marshal's Office; Pass a physical examination according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1582; Pass the Compton College Fire Physical Qualification Test; and Possess a valid California driver's license. This course is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for entry-level positions as a firefighter and work toward becoming certified as a Fire Fighter 1, as specified by the California State Fire Marshal's office. Students participate in a 495-hour course of instruction emphasizing basic firefighting skills, such as methods of extinguishing fires, principles of ventilation, techniques of physical rescue, building construction, fire apparatus, fire equipment maintenance, and the knowledge of fire behavior.Usually HeldMon Wed 8:00am–12:50pm, Tue Thu Sat 8:00am–2:20pm 