Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the courses required for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.

Required Courses: 27 units

• FTEC 1 - Fire Protection Organization 3 units
• FTEC 6 - Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 units
• FTEC 15 - Fire Academy 15 units
• FTEC 144 - Emergency Medical Technician 6.5 units

Total Units: 27

Other requirements:

1. Pass a Fire Fighter Physical Agility Test (FPAT) or Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the last 6 months as required by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office.
2. Pass the El Camino College Fire Physical Qualification Test.
3. Pass a physical examination according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1582.