FT 130 - Fire Company Organization and

    Recent Professors
    Bryan M. Schell, Benton W. Christensen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Company Officer is the preferred prerequisite, however, the minimum qualifications of Firefighter II in accordance with the State of California Office of the Fire Marshal may be accepted at the discretion of the instructor as
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    FT 130 Fire Company Organization and Management Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: Company Officer is the preferred prerequisite, however, the minimum qualifications of Firefighter II in accordance with the State of California Office of the Fire Marshal may be accepted at the discretion of the instructor as this course meets Company Officer 2A instruction. Advisory: FT 300 or employment as a firefighter. An in-depth review of the operation, organization and planning concepts of today's fire departments. Emphasizes the functions of management including budgeting, time management, delegation, motivation, and discipline. Explores concepts of continuous improvement, team-building, and principles of quality management, relative to fire service operations.