Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size40–65 studentsCreditsNot publishedPrerequisiteIt is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis refresher course is designed for employed firefighters and other students who have received training equivalent to the California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 Certification curriculum, either through Accredited Regional Training Programs (ARTP) or an Accredited Local Academy (ALA), or having met curricular learning outcomes through experience in the fire service. It is designed to prepare employed firefighters or students to complete all manipulative and cognitive exams required to obtain the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)/Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification as designated by the California State Fire Marshal. The course covers the three modules of the California Firefighter 1 certification (Firefighter 1A: Structure; 1B: HazMat; and 1C: Wildland), with topics that include personal protective equipment, structural tactics and strategy, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and wildland firefighting techniques.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–11:50am, Mon Tue Wed 8:00am–1:10pm 