# Fire Technology (A.S. Degree)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Fire Technology

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/fire-technology-as-summer-2024

**Minimum Units Required:** 60.0 units

This program of study was developed to assist students who desire to advance as a firefighter, or to those looking to pursue a career in the fire service field as a non-safety employee that does not require a FF1 Academy. Upon completion of the certificate, the student may become eligible for a career as a Fire Inspector or Fire Prevention Specialist. The additional completion of a general education pathway leads to the Associate degree and will aid existing firefighters in promoting/advancing through the ranks of engineer, captain, battalion chief, etc. Some fire departments require an associate degree before a captain can take the promotional exam for battalion chief. The Associate in Science can be obtained upon completion of the major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Completion of this program provides the active firefighter promotional opportunities as well as a pathway to a 4-year degree.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Identify and comprehend laws, regulations, codes and standards that influence fire department operations, and identify regulatory and advisory organizations that create and mandate them, especially in the areas of fire prevention, building codes and ordin

-   Analyze the causes of fire; determine extinguishing agents and methods; differentiate the stages of the fire and fire development; and compare methods of heat transfer.

-   Identify and describe common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse and fire fighter safety.

-   Demonstrate the ability to analyze, appraise and evaluate fire and emergency incidents and identify components of emergency management and fire fighter safety.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Fire Technology Major** | | 18 |
| **Courses Required** | | 18 |
| FIRE 050 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 051 | Fire Behavior & Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 053 | Fire Prevention Applications | 3 |
| FIRE 054 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 056 | Building Construction as it Relates to The Fire Service | 3 |
| FIRE 101 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |