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Public Safety Programs

ATTN: Fire Technology

182 Santar Place

San Marcos, CA 92069


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.

 

  Fire Safety Module
  .
  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
  .
  Building Construction Lecture 8
  Fire Protection Systems Lecture 8
  Fire Investigation Lecture 8
  Fire Prevention Inspections Lecture 8

 

  Rescue Module
  .
  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
  .
  Hose, Nozzles and Fittings Lecture 4
  Fire Streams Lecture 8
  Hose Evolutions Lecture/Lab 44

 

  Truck Module
  .
  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
  .
  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)

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