TransfermaticFIRE at Merced College

    FIRE 58 - Firefighter Basic Skills

    Recent Professors
    Mark L. Pimentel, Matthew R. Uskali
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20–40 students
    Credits
    9
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FIRE 58
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> Provides the firefighter with basic knowledge of fire behavior and control and basic skills to safely perform essential fire ground tasks with minimal supervision. Student must supply instructor-approved personal protective equipment (required instructional supply).
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 2:00pm–5:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–1:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1:10pm–3:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 8:00am–12:30pm