Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits13PrerequisiteEMGM 105A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent EMT certificate Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides students with the theory, techniques, and psychomotor skills needed to be a firefighter in the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD). Topics include the fire service's role in society; principles of fire behavior; firefighter health and safety; fire equipment operation and maintenance; basic fire fighting tasks and techniques; and SDFD-specific policies and procedures. The course emphasizes the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Firefighter I training, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) standards, and Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) requirements. This course satisfies all training requirements for the IFSAC Firefighter I certification. Open enrollees are selected through the “open enrollee lottery” before each academy. 