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Applications
Available NOW!
for the Spring 2009 Academy
Academy starts January 20, 2009
Deadline is November 3, 2008
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Palomar
College Fire Academy I
General Description
The Palomar College
Fire Academy is designed to train and equip cadets to meet State of California
Fire Marshal, Fire Fighter 1 Academy Standards. Fire fighter curriculum
is presented in a condensed, 13-week format totaling over 576 training
hours. Attendees will receive 18 college credits that may be applied toward
an Associate in Arts, Fire Science degree.**
** Students should
contact the academy office or the Palomar College admissions office to
verify eligibility for the AA degree program.
Certification
- Academic Certification
- California State Fire Academy Certificate
- ICS 100/200
- Haz-Mat First Responder
and "WMD"
- Trench Rescue
- Swiftwater Awareness/
River and Water Flood
- Auto Extrication
- Confined Space Rescue
Awareness
- Wildland S-190
Course Modules
The Palomar College
Fire Academy is divided into the following six instructional modules.
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Fire
Safety Module |
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Orientation |
Lecture |
8 |
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Protective
Clothing |
Lecture |
8 |
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Breathing
Apparatus |
Lecture/Lab |
20 |
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Hazardous
Materials |
Lecture |
24 |
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Safety
Procedures |
Lecture |
4 |
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Defensive
Driving |
Lecture/Lab |
12 |
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Communications |
Lecture |
4 |
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Fire
Prevention Module |
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Building
Construction |
Lecture |
8 |
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Fire
Protection Systems |
Lecture |
8 |
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Fire
Investigation |
Lecture |
8 |
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Fire
Prevention Inspections |
Lecture |
8 |
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Rescue
Module |
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EMS |
Lecture |
4 |
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Confined
Space |
Lecture |
12 |
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Search and Rescue |
Lecture/Lab |
16 |
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Extrication |
Lecture/Lab |
16 |
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Ropes
and Knots |
Lecture/Lab |
16 |
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Trench
Rescue |
Lecture/Lab |
16 |
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Swift
Water Rescue |
Lecture/Lab |
24 |
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Engine
Module |
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Hose,
Nozzles and Fittings |
Lecture |
4 |
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Fire
Streams |
Lecture |
8 |
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Hose Evolutions |
Lecture/Lab |
44 |
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Truck
Module |
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Minor
Equipment |
Lecture |
4 |
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Forcible
Entry |
Lecture |
8 |
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Salvage and Overhaul |
Lecture/Lab |
8 |
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Ventilation |
Lecture/Lab |
24 |
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Ladders |
Lecture/Lab |
28 |
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Fire
Control Module |
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Combustion
& Extinguishment |
Lecture |
8 |
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Tactics
& Strategy |
Lecture |
4 |
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Incident Command System |
Lecture |
12 |
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Fire
Extinguishers |
Lecture/Lab |
8 |
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Wildland
Fire Control |
Lecture/Lab |
24 |
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Combination
Drills |
Lab |
40 |
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Fire
Control |
Lab |
16 |
Entry Requirements
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
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Possess
a valid EMT card. |
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Be
eligible for English 50. |
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Possess
a high school diploma or equivalent, or a passing score on the
General Education Development test (ged). (gc 1031 (e)).
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| 4. |
Be
a minimum of 18 years of age. |
| 5. |
File
academy application. |
| 6. |
Pass
a physical agility test. |
| 7. |
Possess,
without restrictions, a valid California drivers license. |
| 8. |
Be
medically cleared to participate in a dynamic physical conditioning
program. |
| 9. |
Not
have been convicted of a felony, and certain misdemeanors, in any
state. (pc 1201 & 12021.1) |
Fire Fighter 1 Academy Course Policies
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Email: 
Phone: 760.744.1150 x1704