Fire and Emergency, AS

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The fire and emergency technology program prepares students for entry-level employment and job upgrades in fire services and emergency medical fields. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, students will gain the ability to apply the principles of fire combat, fire protection organization, fire prevention, fire behavior, and building construction. Students will also gain proficiency in emergency medical assistance and in the handling of hazardous materials and emergency vehicles and apparatus. Competencies will be assessed regularly in compliance with the California State Firefighter I Standards and with the Los Angeles County certification process for emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

Note: Since employment as a fire fighter requires passing stringent physical and agility exams, persons considering such a career should ascertain that they meet those requirements.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit https://www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/health-sciences-and-athletics/fire-academy/

Fire and Emergency Technology Option:

Required Core: 27.5 units

FTEC 1 - Fire Protection Organization 3 units
FTEC 2 - Fire Prevention Technology 3 units
FTEC 3 - Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety and Survival 3 units
FTEC 5 - Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 units
FTEC 6 - Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 units
FTEC 10 - Hazardous Materials 3 units
FTEC 20 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3 units
FTEC 144 - Emergency Medical Technician 6.5 units

Total Units: 27.5

Recommended Electives:

FTEC 4 - Fire Company Organization and Management 3 units
FTEC 9 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment 3 units
FTEC 11 - Arson Detection and Control 3 units
PE 280 - Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Fitness and Weight Management 3 units

Paramedical Technician Option:

In order to be eligible for the Paramedical Technician Option, the student must first complete the following requirements:

Provide verification of Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) certification within the last 12 months;
Provide verification of at least 6 months experience as an EMT-1 in a pre-hospital setting;
Complete FTEC 15 or equivalent;
Pass a medical examination according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1582;
Furnish proof of rubella immunity, Tuberculosis (TB) test and Hepatitis B vaccine.

In addition to the program prerequisites, it is recommended that students be eligible, through assessment or coursework, for ENGL 1A and MATH 80 .

Required Courses (after meeting above requirements):

Required Core: 33 units

FTEC 130 - Basic Prehospital Care Principles 2 units
FTEC 131 - Field Assessing and Reporting 1.5 units
FTEC 132 - Prehospital Care Pharmacology 1.5 units
FTEC 133 - Basic and Advanced Life Support 6.5 units
FTEC 134 - Medical Emergencies 4 units
FTEC 135 - Traumatic Emergencies 2 units
FTEC 136 - Special Patient Emergencies 2 units
FTEC 137 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/Legal Aspects/Documentation 2 units
FTEC 138 - Paramedic Clinical Internship 4 units
FTEC 139 - Paramedic Field Internship 8.5 units

Total Units: 33

Recommended Electives:

ANAT 30 and any college chemistry course with a laboratory

Preparation for the Fire and Emergency Technology Transfer Major

For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.