FIRE 0100

Firefighter I Academy

Designed for entry level firefighters. Approved by the California State Board of Fire Services and California State Fire Marshal's Office. When combined with a specified experience component leads to state certification as a Firefighter I. Includes: fire behavior, control techniques, ground operations, hazardous materials, incident command system, auto extrication, salvage operations, and wildland fire behavior/control. Certificate of Completion issued with grade of "C" or better in both FIRE 100 and KIN 97. Physically demanding program. Materials fee required. (not transferable)

Units: 16.0

Hours: 546.5 (167 lecture, 379.5 laboratory)