Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement
Fire technology is the study of the organization and function of fire prevention and suppression techniques; fire behavior, combustible materials, extinguishing agents, hazardous and toxic material; fire protection techniques and systems; fire command and fire management (supervision).
The certificate of achievement is designed to provide students with skills necessary for employment or advancement as an entry-level firefighter. Students earning the certificate may also choose to continue their study toward an associate or baccalaureate degree in the field.
Past recipients of the COD (College of the Desert) Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology have obtained positions as firefighter, firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and paramedic. This program follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model from the National Fire Academy.
This program prepares individuals for an entry-level career in the fire service by providing a foundation of core concepts, practices, vocabulary, culture, safety and requirements for the fire service. Public and private careers can be pursued with completion of this certificate program.
Courses listed in the Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement will also count towards the Associate of Science in Fire Technology (transfer preparation and employment preparation).
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Display aptitude and knowledge necessary to qualify for employment in fire prevention and fire suppression industries.
- Exhibit a working knowledge of the various aspects of the Fire Service to include but not limited to Fire Department structure, operations, educational and experiential requirements for fire service jobs.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | Units | |
| FIRE 001 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
OR | ||
| Principles of Emergency Services 1A and Principles of Emergency Services 1B | ||
| FIRE 002 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 003 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 004 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 005 | Fire Behavior & Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 007 | Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 4-8 units from the following (with Advisor approval): | ||
| FIRE 006 | Hazardous Materials/ICS | 3 |
| FIRE 008 | Firefighting Strategies & Tactics | 3 |
| FIRE 009 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| FIRE 010 | Wildland Fire Technology | 3 |
| FIRE 024 | Report Writing for the Fire Service | 3 |
| FIRE 095A | Fire Technology Work Experience | 1-4 |
| CSFM 070 | Confined Space - Awareness | 0.5 |
| CSFM 071 | Rapid Intervention Crew Operations | 0.5 |
| CSFM 075 | Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Level | 0.5 |
| CSFM 076 | Low Angle Rescue Operational | 0.5 |
| CSFM 077A | Fire Investigation 1A: Fire Origin & Cause Determination | 2.5 |
| CSFM 077B | Fire Investigation 1B: Techniques of Fire Investigation | 2.5 |
| CSFM 079B | Basic ICS for Initial Response | 1 |
| CSFM 079C | I-300: Intermediate ICS | 1.5 |
| CSFM 079D | I-400: Advanced ICS | 1 |
| CSFM 083A | Company Officer 2A: Human Resource Management | 2 |
| CSFM 083B | Company Officer 2B: General Administration Functions | 1 |
| CSFM 083C | Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigations | 2 |
| CSFM 083D | Company Officer 2D: All Risk Command Operations | 2 |
| CSFM 083E | Company Officer 2E: Wildland Incident Operations | 2 |
| CSFM 085A | Fire Inspector 1A: Duties and Administration | 1 |
| CSFM 085B | Fire Inspector 1B: Fire and Life Safety | 1 |
| CSFM 085C | Fire Inspector 1C: Field Inspection | 1 |
| CSFM 085D | Fire Inspector 1D: Field Inspection- California Specific | 1 |
| BIT 026 | Building II & Fire Codes | 3 |
| EMR 080 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| EMT 084 | Emergency Medical Technician I | 9 |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 22-26 | |
