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Fire Technology A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap 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 roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
FT 300
Fire Protection Organization
3
Req
FT 301
Fire Prevention Technology
3
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
FT 305
Firefighter Safety and Survival
3
RE
FT 130
Fire Company Organization and Management
3
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
Elec
any elective course
3

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
FT 302
Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
3
Req
FT 304
Fire Behavior and Combustion
3
L5
RE
FT 110
Fire Apparatus
3
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
FT 303
Building Construction for Fire Protection
3
RE
FT 180
Rescue Practices
3
RE
FT 170
Fire Investigation
3
Elec
any elective course
3
Elec
any elective course
3

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Career path

Career Options:

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. This degree provides the skills and knowledge needed to apply for fire service positions. Job titles include:

  • fireman
  • fire fighter
  • apparatus operator
  • fire equipment operator
  • fire engineer
  • fire captain
  • fire chief

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

Scheduling Notes:

  • All of the FT courses in this degree are offered at the McClellan Center.
  • The other FT courses may be offered online or in person, depending on the semester.
  • FT 110 is offered in the fall.
  • FT 130 and 170 are offered in the spring.
  • FT 320 is offered occasionally. See the course schedule for course availability.

Other Notes:

  • The courses in this degree serve as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of urban fire fighting and fire suppression.

Published April 12, 2025

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