FTEC 15 - Fire Academy

17 units
9 hours lecture, 24 hours lab
Prerequisite: 1. Fire and Emergency Technology 1 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent

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2. Fire and Emergency Technology 3 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent

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3. Fire and Emergency Technology 5 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent

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4. Fire and Emergency Technology 6 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite or equivalent

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5. Possession of a National Registry Card or possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license as required by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office

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6. Pass a Fire Fighter Physical Agility Test (Biddle) or Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the last 6 months as required by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office

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7. Pass a physical examination according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1582

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8. Pass the El Camino College Fire Academy BIDDLE Test; this test is given to applicants approximately two weeks after application deadline closes

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9. Possess a valid California Driver’s License
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for entry-level positions as a firefighter and work toward becoming certified as a Fire Fighter 1, as specified by the California State Fire Marshal’s office. Students participate in a 495-hour course of instruction emphasizing basic firefighting skills, such as methods of extinguishing fires, principles of ventilation, techniques of physical rescue, building construction, fire apparatus, fire equipment maintenance, knowledge of fire behavior and physical fitness for firefighters.

Note: Students must apply through the Public Safety Department Office.

Students pay non-refundable fees for state certificates and state testing