FIRE 290 - Firefighter Academy

    Recent Professors
    Linda Collister, Ken Sebastiani
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    17.5
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion of FIRE 71 and EMC 100 and FIRE 208 (or their equivalent as determined by the Dean of Public Safety Instruction).
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FIRE 290
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    An intensive series of skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional fire fighter to perform his/her duties safely, effectively and competently. Combined with Emergency Medical Technician, meets the educational requirements for Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification as established by the State Board of Fire Services. Course also includes two overnight sessions. Upon successful completion of the wildland component, students also receive a CAL FIRE Basic Firefighter Certificate.
    Usually Held
    Sat 1:00pm–4:50pm, Sat 8:00am–11:50am, Tue Thu 6:00pm–9:50pm, Fri