FACD 100D - Fire Academy Preparation

    Recent Professors
    Lazaro E. Lahera, Jon Jeremy Winslow, Jorge Sanchez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    1.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FACD 100D
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course assists students in preparing for attending a State Fire Training (SFT) Firefighter 1 Fire Academy. The course includes simulated entry level firefighter skills, written exams, oral interviews and a variety of physical ability tests, including the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), Biddle, and other firefighter physical ability examinations. Topics include general knowledge of firefighter principles in accordance with State Fire Training Firefighter 1 written and skills exams, principles of exercise, and task-specific exercise training. This course is intended for students preparing to enter a firefighter academy and students who are interested in sharpening their skills for entry-level fire department testing procedures.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:00pm–9:00pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–9:00pm