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Fire Technology A.S. Degree - without Internship

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 inservice program and a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in urban fire fighting and fire suppression.

Total Units:

64.5-76

First Year

Semester 1

17-18 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)
CRC Area II(a)-Writing Competency	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su
CRC Area II(b)-Math Competency	3-4	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su

¹ A current California EMT certificate or Paramedic license will be accepted as satisfactory completion of the EMT 1115, 116, and 117 requirements.

Semester 2

15.5-19 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
FT 301 Fire Prevention Technology	3	Advisory: FT 300	S(O) even year
FT 305 Firefighter Safety and Survival	3	Advisory: FT 300	S(O)
FT 320 Hazardous Materials	3	Advisory: FT 300, 301, 302, 303, & 304	Rotating F/S odd year (ie., F21, S23)
FT 498 ¹ Work Experience in Fire Technology	0.5-4		F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences	3		F, S, Su
CRC Area I-Humanities	3		F, S, Su

¹ You must have 1-4 units of work experience in Firefighting or Emergency Medical Services to receive a degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

15.5-19 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
FT 130 Fire Company Organization and Management	3	Advisory: FT 200 or employed as a firefighter	F(O)
FT 304 Fire Behavior and Combustion	3	Advisory: FT 300	F(O)
FT 302 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems	3	Advisory: FT 300	F, even year
FT 498 Work Experience in Fire Technology	0.5-4		F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
CRC Area VI-Ethnic/ Multicultural Studies	3		F, S, Su
CRC Area V(a)-American Institutions	3		F, S, Su

Semester 4

16.5-20 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
FT 498 Work Experience in Fire Technology	0.5-4		F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
FT 110 Fire Apparatus or	3	Advisory: FT 130 & 300 or employed as a firefighter	S, even year
FT 180 Rescue Practices	3	Advisory: FT 300 or employed as a firefighter	S, odd year
FT 170 Fire Investigation or	3	Advisory: FT 300 or employed as a firefighter	S, even year
FT 190 Fire Tactics and Strategy	3	FT 300; Advisory: FT 301, 302, 303, & 304 or employed as a firefighter	S, odd year
FT 303 Building Construction for Fire Protection	3	Advisory: FT 300	S, odd year
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Edu Activity	1		F, S, Su
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences	3		F, S, Su
CRC Area V(b)-Social & Behavioral Sciences	3		F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” 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 (2020-2030):

4% growth

Median Salary in California (2021):

$77,640/yr

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-2011.01

Transfer notes:

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

General Education (GE):

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

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program 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: 2025-2026

Published September 26, 2025

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