Fire Technology
A.S. Degree Fire Technology · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in the field of fire fighting. They are well prepared full-time, permanent positions rather than temporary, on-call positions. Additionally, they have enhanced for promotional opportunities into supervisory and management positions as they gain experience with various agencies. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live and with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Technology AS: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| FTEC 109 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FTEC 111 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FTEC 112 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FTEC 113 | Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 |
| FTEC 211 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FTEC 212 | Building Construction for the Fire Service | 3 |
| Program Electives | 12 | |
| EMT 101 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 8 |
| FTEC 117 | Preparing to be a Firefighter | 3 |
| FTEC 125 | Hazardous Materials First Responder Operation | 2 |
| FTEC 215 | Rescue Practices | 3 |
| FTEC 290A | Physical Fitness and Ability for the Firefighter | 1 |
| FTEC 290B | Physical Fitness and Ability for the Firefighter | 1 |
| FTEC 295A | Firefighter 1 Academy Module A | 8 |
| FTEC 295AL | Firefighter 1 Academy Module A Lab | 3 |
| FTEC 295B | Firefighter 1 Academy Module B | 8 |
| FTEC 295BL | Firefighter 1 Academy Module B Lab | 3 |
| FTW 121 | Wildland Firefighter | 4 |
| FTW 122 | Wildland Public Information Officer, Prevention, and Investigation | 3 |
| FTW 123 | Wildland Fire Operations | 3 |
| FTW 124 | Wildfire Chain Saws | 1.5 |
| FTW 221 | Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FTW 222 | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 |
| FTW 223 | Wildland Engine Firefighter | 4 |
| FTW 224 | Wildland Fire Control | 3 |
| GEOG 201 | Map Interpretation and GPS | 4 |
Recommended Pathway
Fire Technology AS
Term 1 (16 units)
- FTEC109 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (3)
- FTEC111 - Fire Protection Organization (3)
- FTEC112 - Fire Prevention Technology (3)
- FTEC113 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems (3)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
Term 2 (15 units)
- FTEC212 - Building Construction for the Fire Service (3)
- EMT101 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (8)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
- FTEC290A - Physical Fitness and Ability for the Firefighter (1)
Term 3 (15 units)
- FTEC211 - Fire Behavior and Combustion (3)
- FTEC117 - Preparing to be a Firefighter (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- General Elective (3)
Term 4 (14 units)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (2)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)