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Catalog Description Prerequisite: Certified Firefighter I or equivalent as determined by the Fire Technology Program Coordinator; possession of a current Emergency Medical Technician certificate; and submission of a physician's physical verification, including a spirometry test Hours: 128 (58 lecture, 70 laboratory) Description: Provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level firefighter to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. Covers general knowledge germane to the profession, fire department communications, fire ground operations, rescue operations, prevention, preparedness and maintenance. (not transferable) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Firefighter II. CSLO #2: Demonstrate various foam application techniques for extinguishing an ignitable liquid fire. CSLO #3: Describe different suppression approaches and practices for various types of structural fires. CSLO #4: Demonstrate how to complete a fire service incident report. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 128 Outside of Class Hours 116 Total Student Learning Hours 244 Course Objectives Lecture: 1. Identify different levels in the firefighter certification track, the courses and requirements for certification and capstone testing process. 2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the firefighter II. 3. Determine the need for command. 4. Develop and coordinate activities using the incident management system until command is transferred. 5. Complete a basic incident report. 6. Outline procedure and process for extinguishing an ignitable liquid fire. 7. Outline procedure and process for extinguishing a flammable gas cylinder fire. 8. Summarize how to coordinate an interior attack line for attic, grade level, upper level and basement fires. 9. Outline steps necessary for protecting evidence of fire cause and origin. 10. Describe and discuss how to stabilize a vehicle and extricate victims trapped in a motor vehicle. 11. Generalize and describe the steps necessary to assist in a rope, trench, confined space, structural collapse, water and ice, wilderness and industrial machinery rescue or accident. 12. Outline procedure for performing a fire safety survey in a private dwelling. 13. Reframe how to present fire safety information to the public. 14. Discuss how to maintain power equipment. 15. Outline the steps for performing annual hose service testing. Laboratory: 1. Demonstrate how to extinguish an ignitable liquid fire. 2. Demonstrate how to extinguish a flammable gas cylinder fire. 3. Demonstrate how to coordinate an interior attach line for attic, grade level, upper level and basement fires. 4. Apply and demonstrate vehicle stabilization and extrication techniques. 5. Demonstrate how to maintain power equipment. 6. Demonstrate how to perform annual hose service testing. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Example: In a short essay, describe the roles and responsibilities of the firefighter II. Grading will be based on standard rubric that is provided to the students. Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a multiple choice test on performing a fire safety survey in a private dwelling. The test will be scored and assigned a grade on a traditional grading scale. Example Question: When performing a fire safety survey of a private dwelling, the inspection should begin where? A. Outside, B. Inside, C. Backyard, D. None of the above. Problem Solving Examinations Example: Given a vehicle accident scenario, students will work in groups to identify problems and determine appropriate actions necessary to stabilize and extricate victims. Grading will be based on a rubric created by the instructor and shared with the students. Reports Example: Students will research and prepare a report on fire service Public Education in grammar schools. Rubric Grading. Skill Demonstrations Example: Working in a team using identified techniques and safety guidelines, students will demonstrate how to safely extinguish an ignitable liquid fire. Pass/Fail grading based on industry standard. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Lab: Following a lecture on performing annual hose service tests, students will demonstrate the proper procedure for conducting hose service tests. Lecture: The instructor will facilitate a classroom discussion on identifying methods to assess fire origin and cause. Students will participate by correctly reciting various methods. The instructor will lecture on the firefighters role at a technical rescue operation and the hazards associated with each. Students will then identify the level of personal protective equipment is appropriate to each type of technical rescue. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. The students will read the assigned material on fire technology incident reports in the text and identify content requirements for basic incident reports. 2. The students will read chapter on Fire Attack and Foam and discuss methods by which foam prevents and controls hazards. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Given written scenarios, students will complete a basic incident report. 2. Working in groups using provided scenarios, students will solve problems relating to fire suppression approaches and practices for various structural fires, i.e., single family, multi-family, commercial and high-rise. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Fundamentals of Fire Fighting Skills and Hazardous Response Author: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 2024 Text Edition: 5th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Catalog Description Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 0102 with grade of "C" or better or completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements Hours: 40 lecture Description: Aligns with Company Officer 2C of the Company Officer Program. Provides an overview of the information necessary to conduct inspections, identify hazards and address violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause and to secure the incident scene and preserve evidence. (C-ID FIRE 220X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Outline a given occupancy and identify construction, alarm, detection, and suppression features that contribute to or prevent the spread of fire, heat and smoke. CSLO #2: Develop an occupancy pre-incident plan. CSLO #3: Analyze and determine fire origin and cause. CSLO #4: Demonstrate life-safety inspection of assigned occupancy. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 40 Outside of Class Hours 80 Total Student Learning Hours 120 Course Objectives 1. Describe the procedures for conducting fire inspections 2. Identifying hazards including hazardous materials and properly documenting and conducting follow-up in accordance with adopted policies 3. Identify the construction, alarm, detection and suppression features that prevent or contribute to the spread of fire, heat and smoke through a building and develop an occupancy pre-fire plan. 4. Describe the procedures for securing and incident scene which keeps unauthorized persons from restricted areas and protects evidence from damage or destruction. 5. Determine the point of origin and preliminary cause of fire to ascertain if arson is suspected General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: 1. Students will take a multiple-choice examination on common types of fires. Standard Grading. Example Question: What is the most common cause of residential structure fires? A. Smoking B. Electrical C. Cooking D. Portable heaters. Projects Example: 1. Students will draft a pre-incident plan of a commercial building. Student work will be graded using an instructor created rubric that is shared with the students. 2. Students will use a provided residential fire scenario and from the information provided, create a matrix of the steps to be followed in a fire investigation and present it to the class. Grading will be based on a standard instructor designed rubric. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will lecture on the documentation steps of a preliminary fire investigation. Students will then be given a fire investigation scenario and shall document the appropriate findings in the proper sequence. The instructor will lead students through a demonstration of the steps to be taken for conducting a fire safety inspection and review critical mistakes fire inspectors occasionally make. Students will then conduct a mock fire safety inspection on a given building. Distance Learning Following an instructor online lecture on determining points of origin, the students will determine the point of origin on instructor provided photos depicting various fire scenes. Students will post their findings and through the discussion board discuss why each student came up with their conclusions. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read Penal Code 832 and analyze how it affects the fire investigator. 2. Read the chapter on fire growth and development and be prepared to discuss in class how it can effect fire investigation procedures. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Create a comprehensive outline of the steps to be taken when determining the point of origin of a single family dwelling fire from time of dispatch to determining the point of origin. 2. Utilizing role playing scenarios, students will perform a preliminary fire investigation of a given fire scene. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Fire Investigator Author: International Association of Fire Chiefs & National Fire Protection Association Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publication Date: 2018 Text Edition: 5th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Fire Officer-Principles and Practice Author: Michael J. Ward Publisher: Jones and Barlett Publication Date: 2025 Text Edition: 5th Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Catalog Description Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 0102 with grade of "C" or better or completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements Advisory: Completion of FIRE 0174 with grade of "C" or better Hours: 24 lecture Description: Aligns with Company Officer 2B of the Company Officer Program. Provides information on general administrative functions and the implementation of department policies and procedures and addresses conveying the fire department’s role, image, and mission to the public. (C-ID FIRE 210X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Explain a fire organization’s purpose and mission. CSLO #2: Differentiate unit level administrative functions, completing reports and logs, and maintaining files in accordance with fire service policy. CSLO #3: Analyze and compare capital, operating and personnel costs for the fire service. CSLO #4: Identify primary revenue sources used by the fire service. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 24 Outside of Class Hours 48 Total Student Learning Hours 72 Course Objectives 1. Identify different levels in the Fire Officer certification track 2. Articulate the duties of a company officer level I and II and wildland fire officer level I. 3. Explain the impact of state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to the company officer 4. Provide a current, accurate explanation of the purpose of each management component of the organization 5. Execute routine unit-level administrative functions 6. Describe a purchasing process, including soliciting and awarding bids, 7. Develop a project or divisional budget, determining and justifying capital 8. Prepare a properly formatted budget request that is supported with data 9. Explain the need for and benefits of collecting incident-response data 10. Prepare a concise report for transmittal to a supervisor 11. Develop a plan that results in the positive implementation of effective change in the organization 12. Develop a policy or procedure that identifies the problem and proposes a solution 13. Recommend changes to existing departmental policies and/or implement a new departmental policy at the unit level 14. Prepare an accurate, properly formatted news release 15. Explain the benefits to the organization and the purpose for establishing cooperative external agency relationships 16. Initiate action addressing community needs 17. Initiate action to answer a citizen’s inquiry or concern or refer the concern to the correct individual for action 18. Initiate action to answer a citizen’s inquiry or concern or refer the concern to the correct individual for action General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a multiple choice test where they will identify the major steps in the purchasing process. The test will be scored and assigned a grade on a traditional grading scale. Example Question: What is the first step in purchasing process? A. Identify needs, B. Budget Allocation, C. Separate Capital from non-capital, D. None of the Above Projects Example: Students will prepare a 1 paragraph news release on a given subject. An instructor provided rubric will be used to score the answer assignment and a traditional grading scale will be used. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will lead a discussion on organizational change. Students will break into small groups to develop a plan that results in positive implementation of effective change in an organization. The instructor will lecture on benefits of cooperating with allied agencies. Students will provide examples of specific agencies that benefit their departments. Distance Learning Online instructor lecture on budgets, followed by students developing a project and preparing a budget, determining and justifying capital. Assignments will be posted and reviewed by all students. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read the material on developing a budget proposal from the textbook, preparing for working in small groups to complete a budget proposal and present to class. 2. Read the material on preparing a news release and develop a 1 paragraph news release on an assigned topic. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Develop a policy or procedure for a fire department news release. 2. Prepare an organizational chart of your department from the lowest level position to the highest. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Fire Officer Principles and Practice Author: Michael Ward, MGA FIFireE Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publication Date: 2020 Text Edition: 4th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Management in the Fire Service Author: Harry R. Carter, PhD Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publication Date: 2017 Text Edition: 5th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Catalog Description Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 0102 with grade of "C" or better or completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements Completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements Hours: 40 lecture Description: Aligns with Company Officer 2A of the Company Officer Program. This course provides information on the use of human resources to accomplish assignments, evaluating member performance, supervising personnel, and integrating health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily activities as well as the emergency scene. (C-ID FIRE 200X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Compare theories of supervision, management, leadership concepts and practices in fire services. CSLO #2: Explain the advantages, disadvantages and effects of company officer leadership styles. CSLO #3: Identify basic supervisory, managerial, and leadership skills required for the fire service company officer in decision making, delegating, personnel motivation, communicating, time management, resource management, record keeping, team building, disciplinary functions, and dealing with change and stress. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 40 Outside of Class Hours 80 Total Student Learning Hours 120 Course Objectives 1. Apply human resource policies and procedures 2. Create a professional development plan 3. Demonstrate verbal and written communications during non-emergency incidents 4. Demonstrate effective verbal communications during emergency incidents 5. Describe techniques used to make assignments under stressful situations 6. Distribute issue-guided directions to unit members during training evolutions 7. Identify principles of supervision 8. Describe basic human resource management 9. Describe the objectives and procedures of a member evaluation program 10. Identify the signs and symptoms of member-related problems, such as substance abuse and stress 11. Describe concepts of organizational behavior 12. Describe principles of group dynamics 13. Explain the disciplinary process as it relates to the California Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act 14. Identify the most common causes of personal injury and accident to members 15. Describe fire service safety and wellness initiatives and programs 16. Conduct an accident review 17. Identify the causes of unsafe acts, health exposures, or conditions that result in accidents, injuries, occupational illnesses, or deaths 18. Interpret reports related to accidents, injuries, occupational illnesses, or death. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a multiple-choice test on the five levels of needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. A traditional grading scale will be used. Example Question: Which level on the Hierarchy is most important? A. Social, B. Security, C. Self-Actualization, D. None of the Above. Reports Example: Students will write a memorandum to their company officer on a topic given by the instructor. Said memorandum will include all critical points as outlined by the instructor during the lecture. Grading will be based on an instructor created rubric and given to student. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will lecture on creation of a personal development plan. Students will then draft a personal development plan. The instructor will lecture on the Firefighters Bill of Rights and students will provide an outline of the steps involved in the disciplinary process. Following the lecture, students demonstrate through dramatizing or “role playing” an interaction with coworkers regarding conflict. Students will demonstrate both proper and improper conflict resolution. Distance Learning Online lecture on evaluation programs, followed by students describing and posting the objectives and procedures of a member evaluation program. Students are expected to read and comment on a minimum of 5 other students posts. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read the material on verbal communication in the textbook in preparation for working in small groups to complete a worksheet and present the group answers. 2. Read the material in the textbook on NFPA 1500 and be prepared to discuss in class how this standard affects departmental safety program. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Create a list of five common hazards that endanger fire fighter health and safety. 2. Prepare an outline of items to discuss with subordinate during a performance evaluation session. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Fire Officer Principles and Practice Author: Michael Ward, MGA FIFireE Publisher: Jones and Barlett Publication Date: 2020 Text Edition: 4rd Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.