Fire Technology
11 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
FTW 121 Wildland Firefighter
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 63 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 90 contact hours total
Prepares the student for entry-level employment on a wildland fire crew. Meets the basic training requirements for the U.S. Forest Service firefighter qualification system, through National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) basic firefighter training courses. NWCG courses include S-130, S-190, L-180, FEMA IS-100.b and IS-700.a. This course provides Classroom, and field exercises and arduous physical conditioning including hiking with up to 45 pounds of weight and other strenuous outdoor activities will prepare the student for a position as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). This course is intended for students who wish to pursue a career with a wildland fire suppression agency or for a specialty with a municipal fire control agency. Students may have to purchase additional supplies not provided by the college. (CSU, AVC) (R unlimited) *This course provides the opportunity to apply for the AVC Marauders Fire Crew.
FTW 122 Wildland Public Information Officer, Prevention, and Investigation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Instructional materials fee required for this course and must be paid at registration. Presents information necessary to understand roles and functions of the Wildland Fire Information Officer, Wildland Fire Prevention Officer, and Wildland Fire Investigation Officer. Meets the basic training requirements for the U.S. Forest Service firefighter qualification system, through National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These NWCG courses include S-203, FI-110, and P-101. Intended for students to pursue a career with a wildland fire Protection agency.
FTW 123 Wildland Fire Operations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Presents the command structure and operational process for ground and air operations in control of wildland fires. Introduces the fire suppression oriented student to the needs and timing for logistical, finance and planning assistance on wildland fires. Intended for students to pursue a career with a wildland fire suppression agency or for a specialty within a municipal fire control agency.
FTW 124 Wildfire Chain Saws
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 22.5 lecture hours, 13.5 lab hours, 36 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in FTW 121 or FTW 285, and completion of HE 100.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides the knowledge needed to become a wildfire powersaw operator. Covers safety considerations, techniques of saw operation, maintenance and repairs. Wildfire power saws (S-212) is identified training in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Suppression Curriculum. Intended for students to pursue a career with a wildland fire management agency or for a specialty with a municipal fire control agency.
FTW 221 Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is intended for students who are planning to pursue a career with a wildland fire. The course places emphasis on avoiding situations and conditions which have resulted in fire shelter deployments, injuries, fatalities for wildland firefighters and the methods to avoid this type of situation and to survive should they become entrapped.
FTW 222 Wildland Fire Behavior
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one of the following FTW 121, FTW 123, FTW 224, or FTW 285.
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FIRE 241, FIRE 241 X
This course is intended for students that have completed a basic wildland firefighter training course and desires a greater understanding of wildland fire behavior. This provides information necessary for a greater understanding of wildland fire behavior and fire behavior calculations. The effects of fuels, topography, and weather are discussed. Curricula is based off of National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-290. Intended for students to pursue a career with a wildland fire suppression agency or for a specialty within a municipal fire control agency.
FTW 223 Wildland Engine Firefighter
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 63 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: FTW 121, FTW 123, FTW 224, or FTW 285.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course prepares the student for employment on a wildland fire engine. Includes engine operations, hose lays, and related skills. Intended for students to pursue a career with a wildland fire management agency or for a specialty with a municipal fire control agency. This course IS NOT intended to cover the Basic Wildland Firefighter skills training.
FTW 224 Wildland Fire Control
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in FTW 121, FTW 123, or FTW 285.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge to size up a wildland /urban interface fire incident, evaluate the potential situation, order and deploy the necessary resources, and apply safe and effective strategy and tactics to minimize the threat to life and loss of property.
FTW 285 NWCG Wildland Firefighter Academy
- Units
- 11
- Hours
- 153 lecture hours, 144 lab hours, 297 contact hours total
The academy requires physical exertion, lifting 40 or more pounds, walking in irregular terrain, arduous physical conditioning including hiking with up to 45 pounds of weight and other strenuous outdoor activities. This course provides students seeking wildland training and certification at the Type 2 level. Provides instruction in wildland fire behavior, hazard recognition, human factors in high-risk environments, basic incident command system, radio operations, and documentation. that will prepare the student for a position as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). The Academy Meets the basic training requirements for the U.S. Forest Service firefighter qualification system, through National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) basic firefighter training courses. NWCG courses include S-130, S-190, L-180, FEMA IS-100.b and IS-700.a. Students meeting all requirements will have the opportunity to apply for AVC Marauders Fire Crew. The academy exceeds the minimum training requirements for the United States Forest Service (USFS) certification purposes for entry-level wildland firefighters. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded by the National Wildfire Coordination Group. (CSU, AVC) Students may have to purchase additional supplies not provided by the college.
FTW 900A Wildland Firefighting Crew A
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 94.5 lab hours, 94.5 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- FTW 121 or FTW 285.
This course focuses on development of fundamental wildland Firefighting and basic components of competent Wildland Firefighters. This course is designed to prepare students for the entry workforce and improvement within the current workforce. Students will develop the skills necessary to become a Wildland Firefighter.
FTW 900B Wildland Firefighter Crew B
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 94.5 lab hours, 94.5 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of FTW 900A.
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary tools and skills to assist them in the transition to a full-time employee. Some activities include taking leadership roles during skills time management, administration duties - OF288's, casual hire paperwork, writing for the job, and improvement skills related to FFT 1 task books.