Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size37–40 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteFT R151 or concurrent enrollment Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course covers the theory of how fires start, spread, and are controlled; the fundamentals of fire behavior in an open and closed environment; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics; burn characteristics of materials; and techniques for controlling fires through the use of a variety of proven and newly developed extinguishing agents.Usually HeldMon 5:00pm–7:50pm, Tue 1:30pm–4:20pm, Thu 9:00am–11:50am, Tue 9:00am–11:50am