FIRE 63A - Basic Firefighter I, Academy A

    Recent Professors
    Mark L. Pimentel, Ashley E. Baxter, Gabriel S. Santos, Donald P. Roe, Anthony Giotta, Matthew R. Uskali, Bryan A. Akers, Chad E. Englert and 15 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    8
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken FIRE-30 ---OR--- Existing Paid Call (Volunteer) Firefighter
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FIRE 63A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> Limitation on Enrollment: Physician's clearance for strenuous activity. This course provides manipulative and technical training in basic concepts of fire department organization, miscellaneous equipment and tools, fire behavior and extinguishment theory, fire fighter safety, self-contained breathing apparatus, and portable fire extinguishers. The course also provides training in ropes, knots, hitches, hoses, nozzles, appliances, ground ladders, forcible entry, and confined space rescue. Students must supply instructor-approved personal protective equipment (required instructional material). Students will fulfill 3 total lab hours per week by arrangement.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1:00pm–2:55pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1:00pm–4:30pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:00am–12:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 12:00pm–1:15pm