FTEC 150 - Truck Academy Operations

    Recent Professors
    schute@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2026, Winter 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    52–55 students
    Credits
    2.5
    Prerequisite
    FAC 118 or Firefighter 1 certification or completion of a CSFM approved Fire Academy
    Winter 2026 Sections
    View Winter 2026 sections of FTEC 150
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is for veteran firefighters or other interested students that want to enhance their knowledge and ability as it pertains to the fire ground operations associated with truck company tactics and strategy. Basic roof construction, vertical and horizontal ventilation, forcible entry, positive and negative ventilation, search and rescue, thermal imaging technology, firefighter safety and survival, rapid intervention tactics, elevator rescue and related truck company operations will be discussed.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–10:15am