Wildland Fire Technology
Associate in Science Fire Technology · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The Wildland Fire Technology Associates Degree program will provide the foundational knowledge required to allow students to gain employment with the Fire Service. The program is also designed to upgrade the skills of in-service fire personnel in their present position or to prepare in-service personnel for promotional opportunities. The following are some of the career opportunities that would be available to students with a degree in Wildland Fire Technology, Full-Time Municipal Professional Firefighter, Full-Time Career Wildland Firefighter, Seasonal Firefighter, United States Forrest Service (USFS), California Department of Forestry (Cal Fire) and Wildland Fire Hand Crews.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Wildland Fire Technology will:
- Demonstrate the skill sets necessary for a successful career in the Wildland Fire Services.
- Show knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and codes pertaining to safety and efficiency in all risk emergencies and scenarios pertaining to wildland fire environments as well as the management and the prevention of such fires.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 30 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (15 units): | 15 | |
| WFT 101 | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 |
| WFT 102 | Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival | 3 |
| WFT 103 | Wildland Fire Operations | 3 |
| WFT 104 | Wildland Public Information Officer, Prevention, and Investigation | 3 |
| WFT 105 | Wildland Fire Planning, Logistics, and Finance | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 15 units selected from the following: | 15 | |
| EMS 301 | Emergency Medical Services Academy- 1A | 6 |
| FT 101 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FT 102 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FT 103 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| FT 104 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FT 105 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FT 106 | Principles of Fire & Emergency Safety & Survival | 3 |
| FT 149 | Work Experience Education | 1 |
| FT 307 | Firefighter I Academy IA | 10.5 |
| FT 308 | Firefighter 1 Academy IB | 10.5 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 30 | |