# Fire Technology (FT) courses Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 34 courses Source: https://hancockcollege.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/28544/28861/31235 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### FT 101 — Fire Protection Organization - **Units:** 3 - **C-ID:** N/A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Provides an introduction to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting fire services, fire service nomenclature, specific protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. ### FT 102 — Fire Prevention Technology - **Units:** 3 - **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment inFT 101 - **C-ID:** N/A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall, As Needed - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationship of fire prevention with fire safety education and detection and suppression systems. ### FT 103 — Fire Protection Equipment and Systems - **Units:** 3 - **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment inFT 101 - **C-ID:** N/A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. ### FT 104 — Building Construction for Fire Protection - **Units:** 3 - **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment inFT 101 - **C-ID:** N/A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only A study of the components of building construction that relates to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. ### FT 105 — Fire Behavior and Combustion - **Units:** 3 - **Advisory:** FT 101 - **C-ID:** N/A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only This course of study presents theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. ### FT 106 — Principles of Fire & Emergency Safety & Survival - **Units:** 3 - **C-ID:** N/A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only 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. ### FT 107 — Apparatus and Equipment - **Units:** 3 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Summer - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only This course exposes the student to mechanized equipment operated by the men and women of the fire service and regulations pertaining to their use. Subject matter includes: driving laws, driving techniques, construction and operation of pumping engines, ladder trucks, aerial platforms, specialized equipment and apparatus maintenance. (U) ### FT 111 — Develop A Personal Philosophy of Leadership - **Units:** 2 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only This is the first of four courses in the Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Program that centers on the students introspective look at what makes a good leader and setting a plan to personally move in that direction. ### FT 112 — Leading Others - **Units:** 1.5 - **Prerequisite:** FT 111 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Training courses focusing on specialized fire technology topics. Topics will be identified on a periodic basis in conjunction with employment or program/discipline needs. ### FT 113 — Organizational Leaderships - **Units:** 2 - **Prerequisite:** FT 112 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Training courses focusing on specialized fire technology topics. Topics will be identified on a periodic basis in conjunction with employment or program/discipline needs. ### FT 130 — Principles of Emergency Management - **Units:** 3 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only An introduction to the fundamentals of the emergency management system. Topics include the four phases of the emergency management cycle, community-focused hazard analysis, and the connection between planning and emergency management. This course is not open to students who have completed or who are enrolled in Emergency Medical Services 130. (F,S,U) ### FT 149 — Work Experience Education - **Units:** 1-8 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: To participate in Work Experience Education: (1) students must be working at a job within their major, (2) students must be able to become involved in new or expanded responsibilities on the job, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in WEE 149 may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Work Experience Education course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. WEE Units (paid or unpaid): 1 unit per 54 hours up to the maximum allowable units. - Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Supervised employment extending classroom-based learning to an on-the-job learning environment relating to the student's career and educational goals. In addition, these work experiences improve the student's basic work skills and professional competencies by creating career awareness, improving work habits, and fostering positive workplace attitudes. ### FT 306 — Firefighter I Pre-Academy - **Units:** 0.5 - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/summer-2026/ft.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/winter-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass The firefigher I pre academy will offer prospective students insights into the physical, mental and academic requirements to successfully complete the firefighter I academy and obtain State Fire Marshal's certification as a firefighter I graduate. ### FT 307 — Firefighter I Academy IA - **Units:** 10.5 - **Prerequisite:** Public Safety First Aid and CPR as defined by California Health and Safety Code, Section 1797.182. - **Advisory:** FT 306, EMT Basic or Paramedic as defined by California Health and Safety Code, Section 1797.182, NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Technical and manipulative training in concepts of fire department organization and operations. Includes fire behavior, ICS, communication, fire service organization, building construction, safety, rescue, ropes and knots, ladders, low angle rope rescue, hose and appliances, personal protective equipment, behavioral health, cancer awareness/prevention, and accountability. ### FT 308 — Firefighter 1 Academy IB - **Units:** 10.5 - **Prerequisite:** FT 307NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Prior to beginning this course students must already be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate all of the entrance skills listed. These will not be taught in the course; rather, they will be the starting point for advanced officer training that builds upon them. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Technical and manipulative training in concepts of fire service operations. Includes hazardous materials, wildland firefighting, fire protection systems, fire investigation, tactics, loss prevention and overhaul, vehicle extrication, ventilation, Flammable Liquids and Gas firefighting, forcible entry, structural firefighting and rescue operations. ### FT 310 — Fire Service Physical Fitness - **Units:** 4 - **Corequisite:** FT 307 and FT 308 - **C-ID:** Not applicable - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only This course explores the physical demands of the fire service and provides the correct training practices to meet those physical demands. Concurrent enrollment in the Allan Hancock College Fire Academy is required. This class is designed to teach a variety of body flexibility, strengthening and cardio operations. Included will be muscle toning, muscle endurance, body alignment, balance and conditioning. This class will include some level of anatomical and physiological instruction and demonstration of the body's muscle and joint functions so the student may develop the ability to learn, explore, and enhance their body strength, flexibility, balance, core stability, muscular/breathing endurance and body systems assisting in the execution of life and fire safety operation. The fitness class process will consist of lecture, warm-up through stretching, the intense engagement of the physical combination between muscle and cardiovascular use and a body cool-down. The objective is to improve flexibility, strength, cardio using the body and other equipment to facilitate objectives. This class will utilize various types of equipment in conjunction with the body being the main source equipment through movement. Equipment used may include body balls, jump ropes, cardio machines, free weights and the physical fitness equipment as needed, including emphasis on fire equipment, tools, situations and exercises in the fitness process. ### FT 319 — Emergency Response to Terrorism - **Units:** 3 - **Prerequisite:** California State Fire Training certification standards require candidate to have met educational requirements for Fire Fighter I prior to Fire Officer (Level 1 and II) certification or equivalent. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: As Needed - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass Enables emergency responders to recognize circumstances and key indicators that may signify a terrorist incident or threat potential. Topics include implementing incident command, self-protective measures, scene security, force protection, and defensive measures associated with biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosives incidents. Materials and information relevant to current events on emergency preparedness in terrorist incident management for emergency responders of all disciplines are explored. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Emergency Medical Services 319. ### FT 338 — Land Navigation - **Units:** 2 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Course Offered: Spring - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass A study of mapping and GPS skills as applied to fire, Haz-Mat and EMS emergency response. Emphasizes interpreting topographic maps and use of both the compass and GPS device. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Emergency Medical Services 338 or Environmental Technology 338. ### FT 341 — Fire Hydraulics - **Units:** 3 - **Prerequisite:** FT 308, or State Fire Marshall certified basic fire fighting academy or equivalent as determined by the Director, Fire, Safety, and Emergency Medical Services. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will all grant equivalency - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: As Needed - Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to the fire service, including application of formulas and mental calculations to hydraulic problems, water supply problems, and underwriters' requirements for pumps. Reviews basic mathematics. (A) ### FT 343 — Pump Theory - **Units:** 0.5 - **Prerequisite:** FT 308, or State Fire Marshall certified basic fire fighting academy or equivalent as determined by the Director, Fire, Safety, and Emergency Medical Services. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Course Offered: As Needed - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass Explores theory and workings of different types of fire pumps. Topics include positive displacement, centrifugal, and varieties of pump impellers. (A) ### FT 344 — Emergency Vehicle Operations - **Units:** 0.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Students will learn defensive driving principles and apparatus handling techniques. Driving problems will be presented to the student in both class situations and field examples. The student will gain actual field experience by driving over a prepared course and having to react to different traffic problems. ### FT 346 — Driver Operator 1B - **Units:** 2 - **Prerequisite:** FT 308, or State Fire Marshall certified basic fire fighting academy or equivalent as determined by the Director, Fire, Safety, and Emergency Medical Services. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on Enrollment: Valid Class C Firefighter Endorsed driver's license and Fire Apparatus/Operator 1A (2008 or 2015 version) - Course Offered: As Needed - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass Provides the student with theory and operation of fire service pumps. Topics include pump maintenance, water supplies, field hydraulics and pump operating techniques. (A) ### FT 347 — Vehicle Extrication - **Units:** 0.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Course Offered: Spring, Fall, As Needed - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass Introduction to the safe and proper techniques for extrication of trapped victims of vehicle accidents. Various tools are used and different extrication methods are presented. ### FT 348 — Pump Operation for Volunteers - **Units:** 0.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Basic theory, methods, and techniques for operating fire service pumps at an emergency scene. ### FT 360 — Rescue Systems I - **Units:** 1.5 - **Prerequisite:** FT 308, or State Fire Marshall certified basic fire fighting academy or equivalent as determined by the Director, Fire, Safety, and Emergency Medical Services. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalencies for licensure or employment purposes. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass Presents various rescue systems, ladders systems, lifting and moving heavy objects, emergency building shores, breaching walls and basic rope rescue. ### FT 361 — Confined Space Awareness - **Units:** 0.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Introduces fire service personnel to confined space entry/rescue training as required by CAL-OSHA title 8 General Safety Orders. ### FT 362 — Confined Space Rescue Technician - **Units:** 1 - **Prerequisite:** FT 308, or State Fire Marshall certified basic fire fighting academy or equivalent as determined by the Director, Fire, Safety, and Emergency Medical Services. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalencies for licensure or employment purposes. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Identification of confined spaces and familiarization with CAL-OSHA and federal regulations. Techniques for hazard mitigation will be explored. ### FT 363 — Low Angle Rescue - **Units:** 1 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Provides information on the skills, equipment and techniques that are necessary to successfully accomplish a basic low angle rescue. ### FT 364 — Rope Rescue Technician - **Units:** 1 - **Prerequisite:** FT 363 - **Advisory:** FT 360 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass This course will prepare participants to undergo competency testing for high angle rescue. The scope of the program is to familiarize participants with the high angle environment and experience; and for them to safely participate in engineering and operation of simple to complex rescue systems. ### FT 365 — Trench Rescue Technician - **Units:** 0.5 - **Prerequisite:** FT 360 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This three day (24 hour) course will take you from classroom discussion to working safely and efficiently in a trench rescue environment. This hands-on training program will cover topics that include: Trench and Excavation Regulations, Understanding Soil, Trench Configurations, Trench Hazards, Rescue Team Preparation, Incident Response, Initial On Scene and Pre-Entry Operations, Shoring Systems and Components, Installation of Shoring Systems, Victim Rescue and Recovery and Incident Termination ### FT 370 — Introduction to Surf Rescue - **Units:** 0.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Designed to acquaint rescue personnel with the surf environment, surf rescue equipment, and safe surf rescue practices. ### FT 379A — Public Safety Fitness Triade - **Units:** 4 - **C-ID:** N/A - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/ft.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/ft.md) - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only This course is designed to prepare men & women for successful completion of a Public Safety Basic Academy in Law Enforcement, Fire Technology or Emergency Medical Services. This course will focus on physical, academic, emotional and psychological preparation. ### FT 384 — Rescue Systems 2 - **Units:** 1 - **Prerequisite:** FT 360 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Course Offered: Spring, Fall - Grading Method: Pass/No Pass Provides advanced heavy rescue system techniques. Key topics include: Structural building types, wood and mechanical shores, crib capacities, floor weight calculations, building search, confined space considerations, damaged structure hazard assessment, use of power tools, air bags, and USAR ICS. ### FT 410 — Volunteer Firefighter - **Units:** 3 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Method: Letter Grade Only Provides the volunteer firefighter with the minimum safety and technical training required for them to function in an effective, competent manner.