Fall 2013 Academy

44th Academy
Starts August 19, 2013

Application Deadline
May 31, 2013

Physical Ability Test
June 7, 2013

Oral interviews
June 24-26, 2013

Orientation
July 13, 2013

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

1. Academic Certification
2. California State Fire Academy Certificate
3. ICS 100/200 
4. Haz-Mat First Responder and "WMD"
5. Trench Rescue
6. Swiftwater Awareness/ River and Water Flood
7. Auto Extrication
8. Confined Space Rescue Awareness
9. Wildland S-19%
10. Course Modules

The Palomar College Fire Academy is divided into the following six instructional modules.

Fire Safety Module		Hours
Orientation	Lecture	8
Protective Clothing	Lecture	8
Breathing Apparatus	Lecture/Lab	20
Hazardous Materials	Lecture	24
Safety Procedures	Lecture	4
Defensive Driving	Lecture/Lab	12
Communications	Lecture	4

Fire Prevention Module		Hours
Building Construction	Lecture	8
Fire Protection Systems	Lecture	8
Fire Investigation	Lecture	8
Fire Prevention Inspections	Lecture	8

Rescue Module		Hours
EMS	Lecture	4
Confined Space	Lecture	12
Search and Rescue	Lecture/Lab	16
Extrication	Lecture/Lab	16
Ropes and Knots	Lecture/Lab	16
Trench Rescue	Lecture/Lab	16
Swift Water Rescue	Lecture/Lab	24

Engine Module		Hours
Hose, Nozzles and Fittings	Lecture	4
Fire Streams	Lecture	8
Hose Evolutions	Lecture/Lab	44

Truck Module		Hours
Minor Equipment	Lecture	4
Forcible Entry	Lecture	8
Salvage and Overhaul	Lecture/Lab	8
Ventilation	Lecture/Lab	24
Ladders	Lecture/Lab	28

Fire Control Module		Hours
Combustion & Extinguishment	Lecture	8
Tactics & Strategy	Lecture	4
Incident Command System	Lecture	12
Fire Extinguishers	Lecture/Lab	8
Wildland Fire Control	Lecture/Lab	24
Combination Drills	Lab	40
Fire Control	Lab	16

Entry Requirements

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Possess a valid EMT card.
2. Be eligible for English 50.
3. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or a passing score on the
   General Education Development test (ged). (gc 1031 (e)).
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)