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Firefighter Suppression Specialist Certificate

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country.  This CRC program provides the student with updated skills and knowledge necessary to complete and successfully apply for fire service positions.  The curriculum serves as an in-service program and a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in urban fire fighting and fire suppression. 

Total Units:
29.25-43.25

First Year

Semester 1

11.5-15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
EMT 115 1
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Didactic Introduction
1.5
Am Heart Assoc CPR & BLS or EMR First Responder or Life Guard Training Certificate; Advisory: AH 110 & BIOL 102
F, S
EMT 116 1
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Didactic Conclusion
5
EMT 115
F, S
EMT 117 1
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Practicum
1.5
EMT 115
F, S
FT 300
Fire Protection Organization
3
S(O), Su(O)
FT 498 2 Z
Work Experience in Fire Technology
0.5-4
F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 A current California EMT certificate or Paramedic license will be accepted as satisfactory completion of the EMT 115, 116, 117 requirements.

2 4 units of FT 498/semester for 4 semesters for a total of 16 units are required for this Certificate.

Semester 2

0.5-4 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
FT 498 Z
Work Experience in Fire Technology
0.5-4
F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Year 2

Semester 3

13-16.5 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
FT 210
Firefighter Academy for the Internship Program (Structure Module)
9.5
FT 300; California EMT Cert or Am Red Cross CPR Cert
F
FT 498 Z
Work Experience in Fire Technology
0.5-4
F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
FT 320 Z
Hazardous Materials
3
Advisory: FT 300, 301, 302, 303, & 304
F(odd years)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 4

4.25-7.75 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
FT 211 Firefighter Academy (HazMat, Wildland, CS Module)
3.75
FT 210
S
FT 498 Z
Work Experience in Fire Technology
0.5-4
F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a ā€œCā€ or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available  (P) = partially online

Career Options/Outlook:

Firefighters control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

A sample of reported job titles:

Apparatus Operator, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Engineer, Fire Equipment Operator, Fire Fighter, Firefighter, Fireman, Safety Officer, Volunteer Firefighter

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

2,160

Projected growth in California (2018-2028):

4% growth

Median Salary in California (2021):

$77,640/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 17, 2023

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