Fire Technology Academic and Hands-On Training

Academic Courses

There are five core academic courses that apply to the Fire Science Major.
These courses may be applied toward an Associate in Science Degree.

	Fire 1-Fire Protection Organization
	Fire 2-Fire Prevention Technology
	Fire 3-Fire Protection Equipment/Systems
	Fire 4-Building Construction for Fire Protection
	Fire 5-Fire Behavior and Combustion

Certificate Program in Fire Technology

	Certificate programs at the college are designed to prepare vocational students for employment.
	The Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement is awarded to students who complete the Firefighter 1 Academy and Emergency Medical Technician Training.

The Fire Academy

	The Firefighter I Academy (FIRE 101) consists of lecture and hands-on skills training sessions.
	The academy is intensive, and challenging! You will work hard in an environment that promotes camaraderie and teamwork.
	The academy meets the requirements of the California State Fire Marshal for Firefighter 1.
	Students who are successful receive a certificate of completion*.
	The academy is offered each fall and spring.

*In order to obtain the California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 certificate,
you must have at least six months experience as a full time paid firefighter or one year experience as a volunteer firefighter
in addition to your Firefighter 1 Academy certificate.

Driver/Operator Training

	The college offers Driver/Operator Training 1A and 1B. These courses are 40 hours in length.
	FIRE 29A-Driver/Operator 1A gives the student information on driver techniques for emergency vehicles, basic inspection and maintenance  and actual driving under simulated emergency conditions.
	FIRE 29B-Driver/Operator 1B is designed to provide the student with information and skills on Pump Techniques and Operations including basic inspection.

For more information, send e-mail to: Joseph Doherty, our Fire Technology Coordinator.

Search and Rescue

Columbia College offers the following courses designed to meet the needs of local fire agencies and students of fire technology.

	SAR 50-Low Angle Rope Rescue
	SAR 51-Rappelling Safety/Tower Rescue for the Fire Service

SAR 56-Emergency Trench Shoring

SAR 58-Rescue Systems I: Fundamentals of Heavy Rescue

For more information on Search and Rescue courses, send e-mail to: Chief Steve Herzog, our Search and Rescue Instructor.

Related Courses

There are several courses related to the fire service available at the college that will provide additional information and skills training. These classes are highly recommended for the student considering a career in the fire service.

	FIRE 7-Wildand Fire Control
	FIRE 106-Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations
	FIRE 108-Confined Space Awareness
	FIRE 110- ICS Basic Incident Command System
	EMS 4-Emergency Medical Technician Training
	EMS 110-Automated External Defibrillation & Professional Rescuer CPR
	EMS 157-First Responder and CPR

Want to know more about Columbia College and the Columbia College Fire Department? Follow the links below.

Preston Birdwell's Home Page

Columbia College Fire Department

Columbia College Home Page

This page was updated on Friday May 23, 2008