FTEC 102 - Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival

    Recent Professors
    jbaumunk@riohondo.edu, Ed.Valdez@riohondo.edu, gwallace@riohondo.edu, trickman@riohondo.edu, adoyle@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FTEC 102
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces fire technology or other interested students to the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior changes throughout the emergency services. This course has been updated to meet the National Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education objectives as it pertains to firefighter safety and survival techniques used in today’s fire service.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Wed 8:00am–9:25am