# Firefighter I Academy (Certificate)

Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Fire Technology

Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/firefighter-i-academy-cert-fall-2026

The Firefighter 1 Academy is intended to provide students the necessary skills and knowledge to complete training for California State Fire Marshall Firefighter 1 certification. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills development in classroom and drill ground settings. Students desiring to enter the Academy are required to have completed a medical examination and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). In addition to the enrollment fee, students are required to buy books, materials, uniforms, and protective equipment. The cost for these items is approximately $3000. Informational meetings are scheduled at various times prior to registration for an Academy to give prospective students information on the requirements of the program. Career Options: Municipal Fire Service (Cities and Counties), Private Fire Protection Agencies, Federal Fire Departments, and Military Base Fire Departments.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Firefighter I Academy Cert: Complete all of the following** | | 35 |
| EMT 101 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 8 |
| FTEC 111 | Fire Protection Organization | 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 |

### Recommended Pathway

#### Firefighter I Academy Cert

**Prerequisites** (3 units)

-   FTEC111 - Fire Protection Organization (3)

**Summer** (8 units)

-   EMT101 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (8)

**Fall** (12 units)

-   FTEC295AL - Firefighter 1 Academy Module A Lab (3)
-   FTEC295A - Firefighter 1 Academy Module A (8)
-   FTEC290A - Physical Fitness and Ability for the Firefighter (1)

**Spring** (12 units)

-   FTEC295B - Firefighter 1 Academy Module B (8)
-   FTEC290B - Physical Fitness and Ability for the Firefighter (1)
-   FTEC295BL - Firefighter 1 Academy Module B Lab (3)

### Program Outcomes

### Firefighter I Academy Cert