This Certificate of Achievement includes the Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy (OCRFA) – FT R170, and two prerequisite courses, EMT R169 – Emergency Medical Technician and FT R151 – Fire Protection Organizations. The OCRFA provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry- level Fire Fighter, career or volunteer, to perform duties safely, effectively, and competently. The seven overarching themes of the California State Fire Fighter I/II curriculum are: general knowledge germane to the profession, fire department communications, fireground operations, rescue operations, preparedness and maintenance, wildland suppression activities, and hazardous materials/WMD. All exams require an 80% passing grade for all academic and manipulative tests per State Fire Marshal requirements. Students are expected to obtain all required uniforms and safety equipment. State certification costs are the responsibility of the student. Field trips are required.

Admission to the OCRFA is open to all eligible students and very competitive.  Explanations regarding this process can be accessed from the “Apply to the Academy” link found on the Oxnard College Fire Academy home page. Prerequisites to apply consist of a valid NREMT or California EMT Certification, currently enrolled or completed of FT R151 - Fire Protection Organizations, FT R154 - Fire Behavior and Combustion, FT R158 - Firefighter Safety and Survival, FT R160 - Fire Strategy and Tactics, FT R167 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment, Medical Clearance, and Lung Function (Spirometry) Test. Academy applications are comprehensive and will only be accepted if complete.

To complete the Certificate of Achievement, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Define and identify the organization structure, culture, and expectations of entry level firefighting personnel.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and use of firefighting equipment specific to the given task.
• Demonstrate their knowledge of tactics and strategies and incident command through the selection and implementation of firefighting methods.
• Recognize and assess fire fighter hazards inherent to the profession.
• Appropriately manage patient care relating to illness and injury in the prehospital setting.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the fire service.
• Recognize the characteristics of fire behavior.