Fire Technology – General
A.S. Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement
Prepares students for a career in fire suppression, fire prevention and/or fire protection. Discipline: Fire Technology (FIRE). Fire academy completion from outside institutions is not recognized by Palomar College for elective credits.
| Program Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Description | Units |
| FIRE 100 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FIRE 101 | Fire Fighter Safety | 3 |
| FIRE 118 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FIRE 120 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 130 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 142 | Fire Ethics | 3 |
| FIRE 165 | Fundamentals of Fire Protection Chemistry | 3 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
| Elective Courses (Select 15 units) | ||
| FIRE 51 | Fire Academy Preparation | 3 |
| FIRE 115 | Hazardous Materials I | 3 |
| FIRE 131 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| FIRE 132 | Disaster Response and Recovery | 3 |
| FIRE 133 | Disaster Mitigation | 3 |
| FIRE 151 | Fire Fighter I Academy | 20 |
| FIRE 160 | Wildland Fire Control I | 3 |
| FIRE 173 | Legal Aspects of Emergency Services | 3 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
| Total Units-Program Requirements + Elective Courses | 36 |