Fire Technology
Certificate Fire Technology · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This program is made up of courses conforming to the recommended Uniform Fire Technology Curriculum of the California Community College System. Upon completion of the UFTC, professional firefighters should plan to enroll in appropriate programs at Regional Training Centers sponsored by the California Fire Academy System. Fire Technology courses are offered in the evening to allow working persons easy access to instruction. Classes are updated by the local advisory group to maintain relevancy and meet changing industry needs.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Technology Cert: 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 Cert
Term 1 (15 units)
- FTEC112 - Fire Prevention Technology (3)
- FTEC113 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems (3)
- FTEC111 - Fire Protection Organization (3)
- FTEC117 - Preparing to be a Firefighter (3)
- FTW123 - Wildland Fire Operations (3)
Term 2 (15 units)
- FTEC109 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (3)
- FTEC211 - Fire Behavior and Combustion (3)
- FTEC212 - Building Construction for the Fire Service (3)
- FTEC215 - Rescue Practices (3)
- FTW221 - Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival (3)