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Associates Degree in Fire Science:
Associates Degree in Fire Science:
The Fire Technology curriculum was developed jointly by the Curriculum Committee of the California Fire Chief's Association and the College Advisory Committee. This program is intended for Firefighters, Fire Officers, and interested students. To acquire a degree with a major in Fire Technology, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements below:
Certificate of Achievement: Completion of all six (6) required courses and any six (6) units of Fire Electives
Associate of Science Degree: Completion of all six (6) Required Courses, any six (6) Fire Electives,
and complete the Rio Hondo College general education graduation requirements.
Required Courses:
FTEC 101
FTEC 102
FTEC 103
FTEC 104
FTEC 105
FTEC 106
Course Name:
Fire Protection Organization
Principals of Fire and Emergency Services and Safety
Fire Behavior and Combustion
Fire Prevention Technology
Building Construction for Fire Protection
Fire Protection Equipment & Systems
Units:
3
3
3
3
3
3
Fire Electives:
FAC 043
FTEC 044
FTEC 045
FTEC 107
FTEC 108
FTEC 109
FTEC 110
FTEC 111
FTEC 112
FTEC 114
FTEC 117
FTEC 121
EMT 093
ET 230
WFT 101
FAC 118
Course Name:
Advanced Fire Courses
Physical Fitness and Ability for the Firefighter
Firefighter Entrance Examination Techniques
Hazardous Materials I
Hazardous Materials II
Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy
Rescue Practices
Fire Hydraulics
Fire Apparatus & Equipment
Fire Investigation
Fire Service Management, Safety, and Wellness
Emergency Response
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Wildland Fire Behavior
Firefighter-1 Basic Fire Academy
Units:
Varies
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
8
4
3
22
For additional information regarding Degree requirements in Fire Technology, contact Diana Valladares