Fire Technology, Associate in Science
Fire Technology, Associate in Science
The Fire Technology program prepares students to enter the field of fire technology as a firefighter. Firefighters are required to carry out emergency duties such as fire suppression, rescue, first aid, medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, and other duties as assigned. Non-emergency duties include fire prevention, public education, training, station and equipment maintenance, and other related tasks.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 32.5 | |
| Fire Protection Organizations | ||
| Emergency Medical Technician | ||
| Fire Prevention Technology | ||
| Fire Behavior and Principles of Combustion | ||
| Principles of Fire and Emergency Services; Safety and Survival | ||
| Fire Equipment and Apparatus | ||
| Building Construction for Fire Protection | ||
| Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | ||
| Fire Tactics and Strategies | ||
| Required Additional Courses | 3-22.5 | |
| Complete a minimum of one of the following: | ||
| Wildland Fire Control | ||
| Wildland Fire Academy | ||
| Fire Fighter I/II Academy and Fire Service Physical Fitness | ||
| USLA Lifeguard Academy I | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 35.5-55 | |
| Oxnard College General Education | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 3-4 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0 | |
| Total Units Required for A.S. Degree | 61.5 - 81 | |
| OR | ||
| CSU GE-Breadth | 39 | |
| Health | 3 | |
| Kinesiology Activity | 1 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 3-4 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0 | |
| Total Units Required for the A.S. Degree | 75.5 - 94 | |
To complete the Associate Degree, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| FT R151 | Fire Protection Organizations | 3 |
| EMT R169 | Emergency Medical Technician | 8.5 |
| FT R152 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 14.5 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| FT R154 | Fire Behavior and Principles of Combustion | 3 |
| FT R158 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services; Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FT R161 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FT R167 | Fire Equipment and Apparatus | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 12 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 26.5 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Appropriately manage patient care relating to illness and injury, in the pre-hospital setting.
- Compare various types of fire protection systems and explain each system's role in the fire service.
- Identify apparatus, equipment and tools essential for successful fire department operations.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the fire service.
- Describe the importance of fire prevention and how it relates to the community, public education and the fire service.
- Recognize factors on the fire ground that jeopardize the safety of fire fighters.
- Relate the building construction type to its anticipated fire behavior in emergency situations.
- Recognize the characteristics of fire behavior and relate how the external influences of weather and chemicals affect it.