Fire Company Officer, Associate in Science
Fire Company Officer, Associate in Science
The Fire Company Officer Associate in Science degree program provides comprehensive instruction in the skills necessary for success as a Company Officer/first line supervisor in the Fire Service industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of in-service professionals interested in pursuing a supervisory position where an Associate degree is required in order to take the Captain’s promotional exam as well as those seeking to advance their knowledge in this area. The major courses in this program are aligned with California Fire Marshal Company Officer model curriculum and all courses within the program are aligned with C-ID. Career opportunities after completion of the program include Fire Captain or Lieutenant.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| FT R200 | Human Resource Management for Company Officers - 2A | 2 |
| FT R210 | General Administrative Functions for Company Officers -2B | 1 |
| FT R220 | Fire Inspections and Investigations for Company Officers - 2C | 2 |
| FT R230 | All Risk Command Operations for Company Officers - 2D | 2 |
| FT R231 | ICS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response | 1 |
| FT R232 | Hazardous Materials Incident Commander | 2 |
| FT R240 | Wildland Incident Operations for Company Officers - 2E | 2 |
| FT R241 | S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior | 2 |
| FT R250 | Instructional Methodology | 2 |
| FT R251 | Ethical Leadership for Instructors | .5 |
| FT R160 | Fire Tactics and Strategies | 3 |
| Total Required Major Units | 19.5 | |
| Oxnard College General Education | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 | |
| Free Electives Required | 11.5 | |
| Total Units Required for A.S. Degree | 60 | |
| OR | ||
| CSU GE-Breadth | 39 | |
| Health | 3 | |
| Kinesiology Activity | 1 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 3 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0.5 | |
| Total required units for A.S. Degree | 60 | |
General Education requirements: Students will be allowed to choose the general education pattern that best aligns with their educational goals from those offered by Oxnard College including the Oxnard College General Education pattern or CSU GE-Breadth.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| FT R200 | Human Resource Management for Company Officers - 2A | 2 |
| FT R210 | General Administrative Functions for Company Officers -2B | 1 |
| FT R220 | Fire Inspections and Investigations for Company Officers - 2C | 2 |
| FT R230 | All Risk Command Operations for Company Officers - 2D | 2 |
| FT R231 | ICS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response | 1 |
| Units/Hours | 8 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| FT R232 | Hazardous Materials Incident Commander | 2 |
| FT R240 | Wildland Incident Operations for Company Officers - 2E | 2 |
| FT R241 | S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior | 2 |
| FT R250 | Instructional Methodology | 2 |
| FT R251 | Ethical Leadership for Instructors | 0.5 |
| FT R160 | Fire Tactics and Strategies | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 11.5 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 19.5 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify different levels in the Fire Company Officer Certification Track.
- Describe the “Task Book” process.
- Describe the State certification examination process.
- Identify the duties of a Company Officer.
- Describe, apply and follow human resource policies and procedures.
- Identify step for creating a professional development plan.
- Describe verbal communications used at emergencies.
- Articulate the duties of a Wildland Fire Officer.
- Describe state and federal laws that pertain to the role of company officer.
- Describe the proper use of a record-management system.
- Identify procedures for conducting a fire prevention inspection.
- Identify construction and suppression features that contribute to spread of fire.
- Describe importance of evidence preservation.
- Describe basic fire cause and origin determination.
- Develop an initial plan of action to control emergencies.
- Describe standard operating procedures for emergencies.
- Determine tactical priorities for emergency incidents.
- Implement a plan of action for an emergency.
- Evaluate wildland fire weather, fuels and topographic information.
- Establish a clearly identified incident command post.