Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits18PrerequisiteFIRET 1 AND valid Public Safety First Aid and CPR course as defined by California Health & Safety Code, Section 1797.182. Valid EMT-B National Registry Certification. Must pass initial physical agility with a minimum score of 50% Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course will provide the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional fire fighter to perform their duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2013 edition of NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, the 2012 edition of NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and the 2008 edition of NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. The seven overarching themes of the California State Fire Fighter I curriculum are: general knowledge germane to the profession, fire department communications, fireground operations, rescue operations, preparedness and maintenance, wildland suppression activities, and hazardous materials/WMD. An intensive physical fitness training program is also part of this course; course is offered on an intensive daytime format or an extended evening and weekend format. (A)Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri 12:30pm–4:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 5:30am–6:55am, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 7:45am–11:50am 