Chabot College 2024-2026 253 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, FT FIRE TECHNOLOGY (FT) Degrees AS Fire Prevention Inspector AS Fire Technology Certificates of Achievement Fire Fighter Academy Fire Prevention Inspector Fire Technology FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR Associate in Science The Fire Prevention Inspector program is based on the six core curses of the Uniform Fire Technology curriculum as approved by the State Board of Fire Services and the California Fire Chiefs Association. The core courses align with the California C-ID program and the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE Model Curriculum: Associate’s (Core). Additionally, the Fire Prevention Inspector Program offers general courses in applied physics and chemistry, as well as specialized courses in fire prevention, fire inspection, public safety, building construction, and fire protection system design. Career Opportunities Fire Inspector, Code Compliance Officer, Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Protection Specialist, Community Risk Educator, Fire Prevention Specialist, and Public Safety Officer. Program Learning Outcomes 1. identify and comprehend laws, regulations, codes and standards that influence fire department operations, and identify regulatory and advisory organizations that create and mandate them, especially in the areas of fire prevention, building codes and ordinances, and firefighter health and safety. 2. perform basic fire inspector tasks involving report writing, building inspection, code compliance, records management and measurements and calculations as they relate to the International Fire and Building Codes, California edition. 3. analyze the effects of fire on the environment and relate how the efforts of modern day fire prevention technology, fire protection equipment and systems, and building construction for fire protection contribute to the protection of society against unwanted fire. 4. identify and describe common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse and firefighter safety. Core Courses FT 1 Principles of Emergency Services 3 FT 2 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival 3 FT 3 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 FT 4 Fire Prevention 3 FT 5 Fire Protection Systems 3 FT 6 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 List A BUS 22 Introduction to Management 3 or INDT 74 (same as APPM 9774) Measurements and Calculations 3 or MTH 47 Mathematics for Liberal Arts 3 Major Requirements 24 Units General Education Requirements 22 Units Electives (Degree applicable Units as needed) 14 Units Total 60 Units FIRE TECHNOLOGY Associate in Science The Fire Technology Associate Degree is based on the Uniform Fire Technology curriculum as approved by the State Board of Fire Services and the California Fire Chiefs Association. The six Fire Technology core courses align with the California C-ID program and the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum: Associate’s (Core). All Fire Academy coursework is taught to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Successful completion of the Fire Academy prepares the pre-employment student firefighter with qualifying experience for certification as California Fire Fighter I by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (IFSAC / ProBoard) as administered by the California Office of State Fire Marshal, Division of State Fire Training. Classes are also offered for fire service personnel pursuing California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES) Certification Track programs for Company Officer, Driver/Operator and related disciplines. Career Opportunities Firefighter, Driver/Operator, Fire Company Officer, Ambulance EMT/ Paramedic, Seasonal Wildland Firefighter, Forest and Conservation Technician, Forestry Aide, Cal Fire Fire Fighter I, and Public Safety Officer.
