Cosumnes River College · USA

Fire Technology

Campus Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Fire Technology is a program taught at Cosumnes River College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Fire Technology program at Cosumnes River College is designed to provide updated skills and knowledge for students seeking fire service positions in urban fire fighting and fire suppression. The curriculum serves as an inservice program as well as a pre-employment program. It is accredited by the California State Fire Marshal – State Fire Training.

Students study Fire Protection Organization, Fire Prevention Technology, Fire Protection Equipment and Systems, Building Construction for Fire Protection, Fire Behavior and Combustion, Firefighter Safety and Survival, and Hazardous Materials. The program also includes Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) didactic introduction, didactic conclusion, and EMT practicum. Fire Technology work experience internships are completed through Work Experience in Fire Technology (FT 498), and the highlights include field trips and networking with other fire service members.

The program can lead to careers including Firefighter; Inspector; Investigator; Supervisor; Manager. Some career options may require more than two years of college study, and classes beyond the associate degree may be needed for certain career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.

Modules

FT 300 Fire Protection Organization
FT 301 Fire Prevention Technology
FT 302 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
FT 303 Building Construction for Fire Protection
FT 304 Fire Behavior and Combustion
FT 305 Firefighter Safety and Survival
FT 320 Hazardous Materials
EMT 115 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Didactic Introduction
EMT 116 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Didactic Conclusion
EMT 117 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Practicum
FT 498 Work Experience in Fire Technology

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Fire Technology at Cosumnes River College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Cosumnes River College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Cosumnes River College as pre-requiste for admission in Fire Technology.

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