Fire Service Technology
12 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
FST 1 Fire Protection Organization
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 100X
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields, culture and history of emergency services, fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to fire protection systems, introduction to fire strategy and tactics, and life safety initiatives.
FST 2 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 150X
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services; assessing fire dangers and handling common fire situations; risk abatement and personal preparation for unforeseen fire emergencies; roles and responsibilities in educating the public on fire safety; development of a survival attitude using problem-solving techniques for increased situational awareness and self-reliance in an emergency.
FST 3 Fire Behavior and Combustion
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 140X
Theory and fundamentals of why fires start, spread, and are controlled. An in-depth study of fire chemistry and fire physics, characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques.
FST 4 Fire Prevention
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 110X
Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include history and philosophy of fire prevention and organization, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and applications fire codes and standards, plans review, fire inspections, identification and correction of fire hazards, fire and life safety education, and fire investigation.
FST 5 Fire Protection Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 120X
This course provides information relating to the features of design, and operations of fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems and water supply for fire protection, smoke and thermal detection systems. Installation, testing and maintenance of automatic or manual protection systems, water supply for sprinkler and standpipe systems, and portable fire extinguishers.
FST 6 Building Construction for Fire Protection
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 130X
This course provides the components of building construction related to fire and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fire and collapse emergencies. Development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in their relationship to past fires and collapses in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.
FST 7 Fire Service Conditioning & Physical Agility Development
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the components of physical fitness development and conditioning, with an emphasis in preparing students for the physical agility performance and testing standards required of “Emergency First Responder” Candidates entering into Police or Fire Academies. Students will be presented instruction on proper warm-up and stretching techniques, how to maintain and develop the components of fitness through increased muscular strength and muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance and recovery, and increased flexibility and balance. Students will be introduced to Circuit Training and will also receive skills instruction on various testing parameters of the Nationally approved and recognized Certified Physical Agility Test (CPAT). Students will additionally receive instruction on various “Tools of the Trade” (i.e., Ladders, Fire Hose, SCBA) for developing proper skills in handling, lifting and carrying techniques as well as developing cardio-respiratory control and aerobic conditioning while wearing a “Self Contained Breathing Apparatus” (SCBA) under conditions of physical exertion.
FST 10 Fire Academy Preparation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 hours lecture,, 27 hours laboratory
This course provides an orientation to the Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 Academy. This course concentrates on the 10 Mandatory testable evolutions for the IFSAC and PRO Board testing for the Structural Module of a CSFM ARTP/ALA Fire Academy. This course can also be used as a bridge summer course for High School students and others wishing to learn more about the physical and psychological rigors of a Fire Academy. The intended audience is HS students looking for a summer program, or students who have completed FST 7 Fire Service Conditioning and wish to expand their knowledge of commonly used tools and equipment.
FST 12 LPC Regional FIRE Academy - Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2
- Units
- 17
- Hours
- 180 hours lecture,, 378 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- EMS 20, or a valid State of California EMT or PARAMEDIC license issued by the CA EMSA; FST 1; FST 7, or a valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test) or a BIDDLE (Firefighter Physical Agility).
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level firefighter to perform structural suppression activities, wildland fire suppression activities and hazardous materials mitigation and containment activities. This course covers topics in both Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 in accordance with the California State Fire Marshall 2019 Curriculum.
FST 30 Basic Firefighter Skills and Update
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory
This course is designed for currently employed and volunteer Firefighters and covers fire service topics in a classroom and manipulative setting that includes required skills maintenance and updated tactical techniques. All subjects relate to the duties and responsibilities of the fire services in order to maintain a state of readiness. Course may be repeated to cover legally mandated training and new techniques.
FST 31 Intermediate Firefighter Skills and Update
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory
This course is designed for currently employed and volunteer Firefighters and covers Intermediate fire service topics in a classroom and manipulative setting that includes required skills maintenance and updated tactical techniques. All Intermediate subjects relate to the duties and responsibilities of the fire services in order to maintain a state of readiness. Course may be repeated to cover legally mandated training and new techniques.
FST 32 Advanced Hazmat and Wildland Training for Firefighters
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory
This course is designed for currently employed and volunteer firefighters and covers advanced Hazmat and Wildland topics, updates, and manipulative skills. All advanced subjects relate to the duties and responsibilities of the fire services in order to maintain a state of readiness. Course may be repeated to cover legally mandated training and new techniques.