Fire Technology
Associate in Science Fire Technology · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and skills required to respond safely and effectively to fire and environmental emergency situations at the private, city, state and federal levels with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: structural fire suppression and rescue incidents; hazardous materials operations-level incidents; wildland fire incidents; emergency medical first responder and basic life support incidents.
- identify minimum qualifications and entry-level skills for fire fighter hiring. The student will be able to describe the following elements: application process; written exam process; physical ability exam; oral interview; chief's interview; background investigation; and firefighter probationary process.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 1 | Emergency Medical Responder (Active)* | 3 |
| FT 1 | Principles of Emergency Services (Active)* | 3 |
| FT 2 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (Active) | 3 |
| FT 6 | Building Construction for Fire Protection (Active) | 3 |
| FT 88A | Introduction to Fire Fitness Training (Active)* | 1 |
| EMS 3 | Emergency Medical Technician Academy (Active) | 9 |
| FT 3 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (Active) | 3 |
| FT 10 | Introduction to Fire Fighter I Academy (Active)* | 1.5 |
| FT 11 | Fire Fighter I Academy (Active)* | 17 |
| FT 4 | Fire Prevention (Active) | 3 |
| FT 5 | Fire Protection Systems (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 71.5 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Law & Public Safety
Program Control Number: 20661
TOP Code: 213300 - Fire Technology
CIP Code: 43.0201 - Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician